JVC GY DV301 User Manual

DV CAMCORDER  
DV CAMKORDER  
CAMESCOPE DV  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
MANUEL DINSTRUCTIONS  
GY-DV300  
GY-DV301  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating  
this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the  
best possible performance.  
This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper.  
LWT0055-001A  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING:  
AVERTISSEMENT :  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
This unit should be used with 7V DC only.  
CAUTION:  
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES  
D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION,  
NE PAS EXPOSER LAPPAREIL A  
LHUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.  
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur  
du courant direct en 7V.  
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards,  
do NOT use any other power source.  
ATTENTION :  
Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou  
d’électrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres  
sources d’alimentation électrique.  
NOTE :  
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the  
body.  
REMARQUE :  
La plaque d’identification (numéro de série) se  
trouve sur le panneau arrière de l’appareil.  
CAUTION  
To prevent electric shock, do not open the  
cabinet. No user servicea-ble parts inside.Refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
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Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV300.  
The following phenomena may occur when  
tapes recorded on other units (including an-  
other GY-DV300) are recorded or played back  
on this camcorder.  
This camcorder is a MiniDV video system for-  
mat camcorder.  
Videocassettes that are not marked with the  
MiniDV symbol cannot be used with this unit.  
The transient section between scenes re-  
corded on other units and those recorded  
on this unit may appear disturbed.  
Digital noise may appear during playback  
due to tracking errors.  
In the case of important recordings, do not  
record within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the  
beginning of the tape.  
Before recording important scenes, be sure  
to perform a test recording and confirm that  
both video and audio are recorded correctly.  
We recommend using the SPmode for  
recording important scenes.  
Recorded video and audio contents are for  
private use. Other use may infringe on the  
rights of copyright holders.  
JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive  
from the impossibility of normal recording or  
playback of video or audio due to malfunction  
of the camcorder or the videocassette.  
About the LP Mode  
Recording and playback quality in the LP mode  
is easily affected by the condition of the tape  
and the environment of use. Mosaic-like noise  
may appear in the playback picture and the  
sound may drop out at times, etc. The picture  
may also be disturbed at the transient sections  
between scenes.  
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MAIN FEATURES  
Newly developed built-in 12-bit DSP employed  
for high-quality picture  
High quality picture with 400% dynamic range  
Compact, lightweight design  
Network connection possible (requires  
installation of the optional network pack KA-  
DV300)  
This allows audio and video streaming data to  
be transmitted via LAN card or the data can be  
recorded on a memory card.  
DV high-quality digital format  
The 4:2:0, 8-bit, 25 Mbps component digital  
signal processing of the format ensures recording  
and playback with high picture quality.  
High sound quality thanks to PCM audio  
Two types of sampling, 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling  
and 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling, ensure high-quality  
digital audio.  
Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for  
high-quality picture  
Three 1/3" CCDs with 440,000 effective pixels  
employed. Digital processing for high quality  
picture reproduction.  
Super sensitivity F/11, 2000 lx  
Enables shooting at normal indoor illumination  
eliminating the need for extra illumination.  
LOLUX for 2.65 lx (F1.6) illumination  
Employment of LOLUX mode ensures +24 dB  
gain.This is ideal for difficult shooting conditions  
with almost no illumination.  
Zebra pattern video level indication on monitor  
screen  
Built-in colour bar (EBU type)  
Aspect ratio switchable between standard and  
wide-screen  
Menu allows screen format setting to be switched  
between 4:3 format and LETTER BOX-screen  
(16:9).  
Time code reader/generator  
Recording of EBU time code possible.  
Edit search function for convenient recording  
review  
Variable scan shutter  
Eliminates flicker when shooting other screen  
pictures than PAL, such as computer monitor  
screens.  
Copes with the range from 50.1 Hz to 2067.8 Hz.  
DV (i. LINK) connector  
DV connector (4-pin) provided. Enables transfer  
of digital data to other equipment provided with  
DV connector.  
Built-in camera-shake compensation function  
Built-in 2.5" colour LCD display  
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CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS  
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  
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  
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  
Right Side Section .......................................... 12  
Rear Section ................................................... 14  
Left Side Section ............................................. 18  
Front Section ................................................... 20  
Top Section ..................................................... 21  
Indications on LCD Screen and  
PLAYBACK  
Viewfinder Screen ....................................... 22  
Playback of Tape ............................................. 80  
Blank Search................................................... 81  
Adjusting the Playback Sound Volume ............ 82  
Outputting CH-3/CH-4 Channel Sound ........... 83  
PREPARATIONS  
Basic System .................................................. 32  
Power Supply Preparation............................... 33  
AC Operation .................................................. 33  
Battery Pack Operation ................................... 34  
Attaching an External Microphone (optional) .. 36  
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
Connecting a Video Component with  
DV Connector .............................................. 84  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
MENU SCREEN  
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  
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  
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  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Alarm Indications and Actions ....................... 100  
In case of Difficulty ........................................ 102  
OTHERS  
Displaying the Hour Meter Display ................ 104  
If dirt penetrates into the interior of  
SHOOTING  
viewfinder ...................................................... 105  
Installing the ferrite core ................................ 106  
Specifications ................................................ 107  
Basic Recording Operation ............................. 57  
Viewing the Recorded Scene (Edit Search) .... 59  
If the Unit is Left in Recording-Standby Mode .. 60  
Recording the Colour Bar ............................... 61  
Using the AE Function .................................... 62  
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INTRODUCTION  
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.  
Optical performance of lens  
Due to the optical performance of the lens, colour 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.  
Do not set the POWER switch to OFF or remove the power cord during recording or playback.Otherwise  
the tape may be damaged.  
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INTRODUCTION  
Precautions for Proper Use (Contd)  
When the unit is not in use, be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF in order to reduce power  
consumption.  
Cleaning the camera body: Wipe the body with a dry, soft cloth. When it is extremely dirty, soak the  
cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wring it out and then wipe. To prevent deformation of the body,  
etc. and to avoid operation hazards, do not allow volatile liquids such as benzene and thinner to contact  
the body, and do not wipe it with a cloth soaked in such a liquid.  
The camera may be unstable for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not  
a malfunction.  
The LCD screen and the viewfinder screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black  
spots may appear on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen, or red, blue, green and/or white spots  
may not turn off. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the tape.  
In the case of continued use for a long period of time, characters, etc. displayed on the viewfinder  
screen may remain displayed on the screen temporarily. However, these indications are not recorded  
on the tape. If the power is turned off, and you wait a little while before turning it on again, these  
indications will not be displayed.  
CAUTION  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder directly at the sun or other strong light source  
Eye damage could result.  
If the lens or viewfinder is left pointed at the sun, rays may collect inside the unit and cause  
damage or a fire.  
When carrying the camera, be sure to hold the carrying handle. Holding the LCD door, lens or  
viewfinder may result in damage.  
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Routine and Periodical Maintenance  
The GY-DV300 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate  
as the unit is used. On the other hand, when the unit has been used for a long period in a normal  
environment, the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms also accumulate dirt that is deposited on  
them. Furthermore, dust which penetrates the inside of the VCR section especially during outdoor use  
will promote the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and  
heads or failure to maintain the video and audio quality at high levels. To prevent wear and deterioration,  
clean the mechanical parts using a head cleaning tape as routine maintenance. However, as cleaning  
with a head cleaning tape alone is not enough for cleaning the entire tape transport mechanism, it is also  
recommended to apply periodical maintenance (inspection) to prevent troubles that may be caused by  
the sudden occurrence of failure.As the replacement, adjustment and servicing of parts require advanced  
skill and equipment, please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest  
JVC-authorized service agent.  
Head Cleaning  
Periodical Maintenance  
To maintain beautiful video and sound, be sure  
to use a head cleaning tape to clean the head  
periodically. (Read Precautions for Use of Head  
Cleaning Tapeon page 10.) If head cleaning is  
not performed periodically, a type of mosaic noise  
called block noise may appear in the picture or  
sound may be interrupted.  
Contents: Checkorreplace the following mechanical  
parts according to the running time.  
Running Time  
500H 1000H 1500H 2000H  
Drum assembly  
(including heads)  
Head cleaner  
Tape guides & rollers  
Rotary encoder  
Belts & gears  
Drive parts  
Block Noise  
: Clean, check and adjust.  
: Clean and check. Replace as required.  
Use the optional head cleaning tape M-DV12CL.  
Do not use other than the dºesignated head  
cleaning tapes. For instructions on how to use  
the head cleaning tape and precautions for its use,  
read Precautions for Use of Head CleaningTape”  
on page 10.  
: Replace.  
The maintenance contents vary depending on  
the operating environment and method.  
Therefore, the above data should be considered  
as a reference.  
When dirt adheres to the video heads of the GY-  
DV300, the warning messageHEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED!appears on the LCD screen and  
the viewfinder screen during edit search in the  
recording mode and during playback.  
Time management  
The accumulated running time of the unit can be  
confirmed with the hour meter display (which shows  
the accumulated drum running time). For details,  
see Displaying the Hour Meter Displayon page  
104.  
For consultations related to the maintenance  
programming or cost, please contact the person  
in charge of professional video equipment at  
your nearest JVC-authorized service agent.  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED!  
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INTRODUCTION  
Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape  
Use the separately sold head cleaning tape  
M-DV12CL.  
Adhere to the following precautions when using the  
head cleaning tape.  
Note 1) When used in a low humidity environment  
(10% RH to 30% RH), head cleaning  
should be conducted at intervals half of  
those given in the above chart.  
Note 2) If an ME80 tape is used immediately after  
head cleaning, the VTR WARNING  
(HEAD) indicator may remain on. In this  
case, let the tape run as the indicator will  
turn off after the tape has run for a while.  
Note 3) Use the cleaning tape at room temperature  
(10°C to 35°C).  
Note 4) The cleaning tape case contains instructions  
for use of the cleaning tape. However,  
some of these instructions differ from the  
contents given in this document. When  
using the cleaning tape, please follow the  
instructions of this document.  
1.The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the  
PLAY mode. (The tape stops automatically and  
the unit enters the STOP MODE.)  
Set the MODE switch on the unit to VTR.  
Press the BAR (f/ w) button after the  
cleaning tape is fully loaded.  
2.Do not use the tape more than four times at  
the most for each cleaning.  
3.The cleaning tape can be used approximately  
100 times.  
Use the following chart as a guide for periodical  
head cleaning.  
Note 5) Perform head cleaning before using the  
GY-DV300 in the LP mode.  
Operating  
environment  
Low temperature Room temperature  
High temperature  
35°C to 40°C  
0°C to 10°C  
10°C to 35°C  
Yardstick for  
use of cleaning every 5 hours  
tape  
1 to 2 times  
1 to 2 times  
every 20 to 30 hours every 5 hours  
1 to 2 times  
Videocassette to be Used  
Use JVC videocassette tapes marked with  
MiniDV for this unit.  
Rewind it to the beginning before placing a  
cassette into storage.  
Please use DVM60 or DVM30 type videocassettes.  
Malfunctions may occur if a DVM80 videocassette  
is used in the LP mode.  
When recording in the LP mode, use  
videocassettes bearing the LP Modemark on  
the package.  
The following phenomena may occur when tapes  
recorded in the LP mode are attempted played  
back on another set.  
Noise may appear in the picture and sound  
The sound may fall out and the picture may fail  
to appear  
The tape counter indication may be irregular  
Please play back a tape that is recorded in the  
LP mode on the unit on which the tape was  
recorded. Also, these tapes cannot be played  
back on digital video units that do not support  
the LP mode.  
Store videocassettes in a place with little humidity  
and good ventilation where mould does not form.  
After a videocassette tape has been used  
repeatedly, it becomes unable to maintain full  
performance due to an increase in noise caused  
by dropouts, etc. Do not continue to use a dirty  
or damaged tape, as this will reduce the rotary  
head life.  
Videocassette tapes marked MiniDV are provided  
with a switch on the back for use in preventing  
accidental erasure.  
Slide the switch to SAVEto protect the required  
recording in the tape from being overwritten.  
To record on the tape, slide the switch to REC.  
Switch  
REC  
Videocassettes cannot be used upside down.  
Avoid storing a videocassette with unevenly  
wound tape, as this may damage the tape.  
SAVE  
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Condensation  
If the unit has been cooled down in a cold place  
and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture  
contained in the warm air may adhere to the head  
drum or tape guides and be cooled into water  
droplets. This phenomenon is referred to as  
condensation (dewing). When this occurs, the  
head drum and tape guides are covered with  
droplets allowing the tape to stick to them, leading  
to tape damage.  
When condensation occurs in this unit, the VTR  
WARNING (DEW)appears on the LCD screen  
and the viewfinder screen.  
VTR WARNING (DEW)  
Condensation occurs in the following cases:  
When the unit is suddenly  
moved from a cold place  
to a warm place.  
Head drum  
To remedy, leave the unit with the power ON and  
wait until the WARNING indicator disappears.  
When a room heater has  
just started or when the  
unit is exposed directly to  
cold air from an air  
conditioner.  
Prevention of condensation  
When quickly transporting the GY-DV300 from a  
cold to a warmer place, first take out the cassette.  
Then place the GY-DV300 in a plastic bag and  
seal it before transporting the camera. Leave the  
GY-DV300 in the sealed plastic bag until the  
camera has the same temperature as the  
surroundings. This will prevent condensation.  
Videotape  
When the unit is placed in a very humid place.  
Do not leave the videocassette inserted when  
moving the camera under conditions where the  
temperature environment changes.  
After moving the unit, do not use until the  
internal parts have stabilized.  
Characteristic CCD Phenomena  
Smear and Blooming  
Moire or Aliasing  
Due to the physical structure of a CCD it is possible  
to induce vertical streaking (called smear) when  
shooting an extremely bright light source. Another  
effect is the expansion of light around a bright light  
or object (called blooming).  
The CCD employed in this unit is characterized by  
inducing very little smear or blooming.  
Nevertheless, please be careful when shooting a  
bright light source.  
Shooting stripes or fine patterns may cause a  
jagged effect or a banding in fine mesh patterns.  
White dots  
High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels  
to malfunction with the effect of white dots in the  
image. This condition is conspicuous especially  
when gain is applied.  
This is a characteristic of the charged-couple device  
(CCD). As far as possible, use the unit under  
conditions where the temperature of the unit does  
not increase.  
Smear  
(Vertical pale streaking  
appearing at high  
luminous object)  
High luminous object  
(Electric light, sunlight, etc.)  
Blooming  
(Blurring in highlight)  
Monitor screen  
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CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Right Side Section  
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CH-1  
CH-2  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
ND FILTER  
IRIS  
FOCUS  
ON  
AUTO  
MANU  
OFF  
DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300  
PUSH  
AUTO  
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1 FOCUS ring  
Manual focus ring.  
Set the FOCUS switch 5 to MANUALbefore  
turning this ring to adjust the focus manually. If  
the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO, this ring  
will not work.  
When the AUTO mode is selected for the iris  
adjustment, this dial can be rotated to adjust the  
iris from +3 steps to -3 steps from the auto iris  
condition. Rotating the dial upward opens the  
iris, and rotating it downward closes the iris.  
(See OPERATION Menu Screenon page 98.)  
2 [ND. FILTER] ND-filter switch  
4 [IRIS PUSH AUTO] Iris push auto button  
Pressing this button when the MANUAL mode  
is selected for the iris adjustment engages the  
forced auto iris mode as long as the button is  
pressed. When the button is released, the  
manual mode is restored.  
Turns the built-in ND-filter ON or OFF.When the  
shooting conditions are too bright during outdoor  
shooting, set this switch to ON.This will adjust  
the quantity of light to approximately 1/32.When  
this switch is ON, the NDindicator is shown  
on the LCD screen. ( See page 24.)  
When the AUTO mode is selected for the iris  
adjustment, this button does not work.  
3 [IRIS] IRIS adjustment dial  
Dial for manual adjustment of iris. To allow iris  
adjustment with this dial, set the IRIS item to  
MANUAL on the OPERATION menu screen.  
When the MANUAL mode is selected for the iris  
adjustment, this dial can be rotated to move the  
iris from fully opened to fully closed. Rotating  
the dial upward opens the iris, and rotating it  
downward closes the iris.  
5 [FOCUS] Focus switch  
This is used to switch between AUTO and  
MANUAL focus adjustment.  
Set this switch to MANUwhen the focus ring  
1 should be used to adjust the focus.  
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6 [FOCUS PUSH AUTO] Focus push auto button  
Pressing this button when the MANUAL mode  
is selected for the focus adjustment engages  
the forced auto focus mode as long as the button  
is pressed. When the button is released, the  
manual mode is restored.  
B Tally lamp  
This lamp lights up red when the GY-DV300 is  
in the recording mode.It blinks slowly When the  
battery pack is exhausted, or when there is about  
3 minutes or less tape remaining.  
When the tape has run out, or the VTR enters  
the warning mode, it blinks quickly.  
When the [FOCUS] switch 5 is set to AUTO,  
this button does not work.  
Use theTALLY item on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu  
screen to select whether or not the lamp should  
7 [CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL] CH-1/CH-2 audio  
recording level controls  
light during recording. ( See page 92.)  
Used to adjust the recording level of the CH-1  
and CH-2 audio channels.To use these controls  
to adjust the audio level, set the CH1 AUDIO  
LEVEL or CH2 AUDIO LEVEL item to MANUAL  
on the OPERATION menu screen.  
Rotating clockwise increases the recording level.  
The recording level meter is displayed on the  
LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
8 LCD door  
This is the door behind which the LCD screen is  
located. The LCD screen can be viewed when  
the door is open.  
This door can be turned to face the LCD screen  
toward the lens (vertically inverted image) or  
downward. ( See page 39.)  
9 LCD door lock release button  
Slide the button toward the rear side to open  
the LCD door.  
0 Viewfinder  
Displays the camera image and the playback  
picture.  
The brightness and colour saturation of the  
viewfinder screen can be adjusted on the  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.The viewfinder can  
be turned approximately 75 degrees upward.  
A Viewfinder diopter adjustment knob  
Knob for adjusting until the viewfinder screen  
image is clearly visible.  
Raise the viewfinder to facilitate the adjustment.  
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CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Rear Section  
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POWER  
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OFF  
ON  
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MODE  
PUSH  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
BAR  
MENU  
AW  
!
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FWD  
AUDIO  
CH-1  
CH-2  
MIC1  
MIC2  
REV  
MONITOR  
MIX  
CH-1  
CH-2  
@ @ @  
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C [POWER] POWER switch  
Turn the power ON and OFF with this switch.  
VTR. When set to CAM-Aor CAM-Bin the  
shooting mode, two separate sets of setting  
values for recording can be set by means of the  
menu screens.  
D Battery holder  
Mount the optional battery pack BN-V428 here.  
See page 34.)  
CAM-A: In this position, shooting takes  
place in accordance with the  
conditions set for CAM-Aon the  
menu screen.  
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E Battery lock release button  
Press this button to remove the battery pack.  
CAM-B: In this position, shooting takes  
place in accordance with the  
conditions set for CAM-Bon the  
menu screen.  
F [DC INPUT] DC connector  
Power input connector for 7 V DC. Accepts the  
optional AC adapter AA-P30. The power range  
is 6 V to 12 V.  
VTR”  
: Set to this position when  
performing VTR playback.  
Also set to this position to record  
the video signal output from the  
DV connector with another video  
component equipped with DVI/  
O connector.  
Set to this position to record the  
video signal input from the DV  
connector. (GY-DV301only)  
G REC Start/Stop button  
This button starts and stops recording. When  
the GY-DV300 is in the shooting mode, pressing  
this button starts the recording. Pressing the  
button during a recording engages the  
recording-pause (standby) mode.  
H [MODE] Mode selector switch  
I [GAIN] Sensitivity selector button  
Set in accordance with the operating mode of  
the GY-DV300.When used in the shooting mode,  
the switch is set to CAM-Aor CAM-B. When  
used in the VTR playback mode, it is set to  
This button is for manual adjustment of  
sensitivity. It works when the AE item is set to  
OFF on the OPERATION menu screen.  
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When the AE (Auto Exposure) function is OFF  
and this button is pressed, the condition of  
the current gain setting is shown on the LCD  
screen or the viewfinder screen for about 3  
seconds. In this condition, it possible to set  
the gain setting of the GY-DV300. Gain is set  
by rotating the SELECT dial L. Rotating the  
dial upward moves gain in the plus direction,  
and rotating it downward moves it in the minus  
direction.  
Selections and settings in the menu are  
performed with the SELECT dial L.  
The normal screen returns when this button is  
pressed while the MENU setting screen is  
displayed.  
L SELECT dial  
When gain and shutter adjustment is set to  
the MANUAL mode, this dial is rotated to set  
the gain or shutter speed.  
When rotation of the dial stops, the set gain is  
indicated for about 3 seconds.  
[The variable range is 3 dB to +18 dB. (1 dB  
step)]  
Pressing the button for 1 second or more  
engages the LOLUX mode.  
When the white balance adjustment is set to  
the MANUAL mode, the white balance setting  
mode can be selected by rotating this dial.  
[Variable range: PRESET, MEMORY 1, 2, 3]  
When the MENU setting screen is displayed,  
this dial is used to select and set items in the  
menu.  
J [SHUTTER] Shutter speed selector button  
This button is for manual adjustment of the  
shutter speed.  
To confirm menu items and set values, press  
the dial.  
It works when the AE item on the OPERATION  
menu screen is set to OFF. Using the  
SHUTTER item on the OPERATION menu  
screen, select the shutter speed mode as  
STEP or VARIABLE.  
M [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO] CH-1/CH-2 audio input  
selector switch  
Used to select the audio source input to the CH-  
1/CH-2 channel. Separate inputs can be  
selected for the CH-1/CH-2 channels.  
MIC 1: The sound from the built-in microphone  
or from the MIC 1 input connector is  
input. Select the input from the built-in  
microphone or from the MIC 1 input  
connector with the MIC1 INPUT SEL  
item on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.  
MIC 2: The sound from the MIC 2 input  
connector is input.  
Set to VARIABLE when shooting computer  
display screens.  
When the button is pressed in MANUAL mode,  
the current shutter speed setting is shown on  
the LCD screen or the viewfinder screen for  
about 3 seconds. In this condition, it possible  
to set the shutter speed of the GY-DV300.The  
shutter speed is set by rotating the SELECT  
dial L. When rotation of the dial stops, the  
set shutter speed is indicated for about 3  
seconds.  
N [MONITOR] Audio monitor selector switch  
Selects the monitor sound heard from the  
EARPHONE jack X or the built-in speaker.  
[Variable range  
STEP: 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/2000  
CH-1 : CH-1 audio signal  
CH-2 : CH-2 audio signal  
VARIABLE: 1/50.1 to 1/2067.8]  
MIX : Mixed signal consisting of the CH-1 and  
CH-2 audio signals.  
K [MENU] Menu button  
Press this button for 1 second or more to display  
the MENU setting screen. The MENU setting  
screen is shown on the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder screen.  
When the OUTPUT CHAR.item on the DISPLAY  
[2/2] menu screen is set to MIX, the MENU  
setting screen can also be output for display via  
the VIDEO OUT or Y/C OUT connector.  
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O [BAR] Colour bar/Playback & still button  
Pressing this button in the shooting mode  
switches the setting between colour bar output  
and camera image output.  
setting mode is displayed for about 3 seconds.  
When the button is then pressed for 1 second  
or more, the white balance adjustment starts.  
[Variable range: PRESET, MEMORY 1, 2, 3]  
Pressing this button in theVTR playback mode  
starts playback. Pressing this button during  
playback engages the playback mode.  
Pressing this button during playback engages  
the still picture mode.  
Memo:  
The PRESET mode is fixed at 3200 K (colour  
temperature).  
Even if the AW button is pressed, white balance  
adjustment is not performed.  
P [AW] White balance/Stop button  
Pressing this button in theVTR playback mode  
Used when white balance adjustment is  
performed in the shooting mode.  
engages the Stop mode.  
To use this button for white balance  
adjustment, theWHITE BALANCE item on the  
OPERATION menu screen should be set to  
PUSH AUTO.  
When this button is pressed, the current white  
balance setting mode is displayed for about 3  
seconds on the LCD screen or the viewfinder  
screen after which white balance adjustment  
of the GY-DV300 becomes possible.  
Q [FWD] FORWARD/FF button  
Pressing this button in the shooting mode  
engages playback in forward direction at  
normal speed for as long as the button is  
pressed. When the button is released, the  
recording-standby mode is engaged.  
Pressing this button in theVTR playback mode  
during stop or rewind operation initiates the  
fast forward mode.Pressing this button during  
playback, still picture playback, or reverse  
search initiates forward search mode.  
The white balance adjustment setting mode  
is selected by rotating the SELECT dial L.  
When rotation of the dial stops, the selected  
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Pressing this button simultaneously with the  
REV button R during stop in theVTR playback  
mode initiates the blank search mode (for  
locating the end point of recordings).  
R [REV] REVERSE/REW button  
Pressing this button in the shooting mode  
engages playback in reverse direction at  
normal speed for as long as the button is  
pressed. When the button is released, the  
recording-standby mode is engaged.  
Pressing this button in theVTR playback mode  
during stop or fast forward operation initiates  
the rewind mode. Pressing this button during  
playback, still picture playback, or forward  
search initiates reverse search.  
S LCD monitor screen  
Shows a colour camera image or the VTR  
playback picture.  
It is also used for displaying the following:  
Menu setting screens  
Characters showing the whether the GY-  
DV300 is set to shooting mode or VTR  
playback mode  
Date and time and time code  
Audio level meter  
Warning indications, etc.  
For details, see page 22.  
The angle of the LCD screen can be rotated  
to make the LCD screen face toward the lens  
or downward.  
The brightness and colour saturation can be  
adjusted and set on the DISPLAY [1/2] menu  
screen.  
T Built-in speaker  
Outputs theVTR playback sound.The playback  
sound level is adjusted with the ZOOM/Playback  
sound level adjustment lever a. The monitor  
sound is not output in the shooting mode. The  
audio from the loudspeaker is not output when  
an earphone is plugged into the EARPHONE  
jack X. ( See page 82.)  
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U [VIDEO OUT]Video output connector (RCA)  
Output connector for composite video signal.  
Outputs the input video signal and playback  
picture.  
When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen is set to MIX, on-  
screen-indicators like those shown on the LCD  
monitor screen can be output.(black and white  
display)  
W [CH-1/CH-2 LINE OUT] CH-1/CH-2 audio  
output connector (RCA)  
Output connector for audio signal. In the  
shooting mode the input audio signal is output.  
In the VTR mode the playback sound is output.  
X [EARPHONE] Earphone jack  
This is a jack for connecting an earphone for  
monitoring the sound. Plug in an earphone or  
headphone with a 3.5 mm diameter plug.  
Monaural sound is output.  
Select the output sound with the MONITOR  
switch N. The volume of the monitor sound in  
the shooting mode is set with the EARPHONE  
LEVEL item on the TOP MENU screen.  
The playback sound from the built-in speaker is  
not output when an earphone is plugged into  
this jack.  
V [Y/C OUT]Y/C video output connector (4-pin)  
Separate YC video signal output connector.  
Outputs the input video signal and playback  
picture.  
When the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen is set to MIX, on-  
screen-indicators like those shown on the LCD  
monitor screen can be output.(black and white  
display)  
When the ASPECT item is set to LETTER on  
the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen, an ID signal  
for identifying the wide-screen aspect is  
output.  
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Y [DV] DV connector  
Using a DV cable (optional), a digital video  
component with DV connector can be connected  
here.  
To record DV signals (IEEE1394 signals) from  
this connector, the MODE switch H should be  
set to VTR. (GY-DV301 only)  
Memo:  
The GY-DV300 is not capable of recording DV  
signals (IEEE1394 signals).  
Z Cassette cover  
Sliding the EJECT switch located on the top  
section opens this cover to allow insertion or  
removal of the videocassette. The cover locks  
into place when it is closed after the cassette  
holder has been properly locked. ( See page  
38.)  
Memo:  
When inserting a cassette, push the PUSH  
HEREsection on the cassette holder to lock  
the cassette holder correctly, and then close  
the cassette cover.  
To prevent foreign matter from penetrating into  
the interior of the GY-DV300, never leave the  
unit with this cover left open.  
The GY-DV300 does not function if the  
cassette cover is not closed.  
[ Microphone holder attachment base  
Use for attaching an optional microphone holder.  
Attach the optional microphone holder KA-A33  
here. ( See page 36.)  
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` [MIC 2] Microphone 2 input connector (XLR-  
3P)  
Built-in monaural microphone.  
To use this microphone, set the MIC INPUT  
SEL item to INT on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu  
screen.  
Connect an external microphone to this  
connector. Monaural signals are recorded.  
To use a microphone requiring +48 V power  
supply (phantom microphone), set the +48V  
MIC2 item on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
to ON. This connector will then supply +48 V  
DC current.  
When using a microphone other than a  
phantom microphone, set the +48V MIC2 item  
to OFF.  
] [MIC 1] Microphone 1 input connector (XLR-  
3P)  
Connect an external microphone to this  
connector. Monaural signals are recorded.  
To use the microphone connected to this  
connector, set the MIC1 INPUT SEL item to  
XLR on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.  
To use a microphone requiring +48 V power  
supply (phantom microphone), set the +48V  
MIC1 item on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
to ON. This connector will then supply +48 V  
DC current.  
Memo:  
The audio input channel is selected with the  
CH-1/CH-2 audio input selector switch M.  
To reduce the wind noise of the microphone,  
set the WIND CUT MIC1/MIC2 item on the  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen to ON.  
When using a microphone other than a  
phantom microphone, set the +48V MIC1 item  
to OFF.  
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CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Top Section  
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a ZOOM/Playback sound level adjustment  
lever  
This works as the zoom lever in the shooting  
mode. Pressing the lever in the T direction  
narrows the lens angle perspective for  
telephoto shots.  
c [ZOOM] Zoom lever  
Lever for zoom operation from the handle top  
section.  
In the shooting mode, pressing this lever in  
the T direction narrows the lens angle  
perspective for telephoto shots.  
Pressing it in the W direction increases the  
angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.  
The harder the lever is pressed, the quicker  
the zoom action.  
In the VTR playback mode, this lever is used  
for adjusting the playback sound level.Pressing  
the lever in the + direction increases the  
volume level, and pressing in the - direction  
decreases the level.  
Pressing it in the W direction increases the  
angle of the lens for a wider shooting angle.  
The zoom speed of this zoom lever is selected  
with the HANDLE ZOOM item on the SYSTEM  
[2/2] menu screen.  
d [START/STOP] REC START/STOP button  
Button for start and stop of recording from the  
handle top section.  
When the GY-DV300 is in the shooting mode,  
pressing this button starts the recording.  
Pressing the button during a recording engages  
the recording-standby mode.  
b [EJECT] Eject switch  
Slide to the side when inserting or ejecting the  
videocassette. Sliding this button and then  
opening the cassette cover will eject the  
cassette.  
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Indications on LCD Screen  
CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS and Viewfinder Screen  
In addition to the E-E picture and the playback picture, the following indications are displayed on the LCD  
screen and the viewfinder screen.  
Status screens (screens for use in checking the current camera settings)  
Event indications  
Alarm indications  
Menu setting screens  
Auto white balance operation indicator  
When the LCD screen is used, the above indicators are not shown on the viewfinder screen.  
When the LCD screen is faced toward the viewfinder screen side and the LCD door is closed, the above  
indictors appear on the viewfinder screen.  
* When the VF+LCD item on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen is set to ON, displays can be shown  
simultaneously on both the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
Status Screens  
The contents of the status screens differ in the camera shooting mode and in the VTR playback mode.  
Also, the items displayed on the status screen differ with the direction that the LCD screen is facing, i.e.,  
toward the viewfinder (normal display) or toward the lens (vertically inverted display).  
Normal display in the shooting mode  
Vertically inverted display in the shooting mode  
Battery symbol  
VTR operation symbol  
(Recording or pause)  
For a part of the status indicators it is possible to  
select whether or not the item should be displayed  
by making a selection on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu  
screen.  
In relation to the normal display, the vertically  
inverted display is reversed left to right, and only  
the battery symbol and the recording symbol/pause  
symbol are displayed.  
* The image is not reversed when MENU and  
messages are displayed.  
When the LCD screen is faced toward the lens  
side and the LCD door is closed, the normal  
display will be seen.  
Memo:  
After-images will increase on the LCD screen  
when used under cold circumstances.  
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Normal display in the shooting mode  
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Item  
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1
Zoom ratio (Characters, Displayed during zoom operation. The characters indicate the wide-  
numeric value)  
angle (W) and telephoto (T) zoom positions.The numeric value indicates  
the approximate zoom ratio.  
2
3
Time code display  
Shows the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).  
Whether this should be displayed can be selected by setting the TIME  
CODE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
Recording time mode Shows the recording speed at the time of the recording.  
indication  
SP : Standard Play mode  
LP : Long Play mode  
When the remaining tape indication is OFF, this indication is shown at  
the 4 position.  
4
Remaining tape time  
indication  
Indicates the remaining tape amount (minutes) in 1-minute steps.  
Whether this indication should be ON or OFF can be selected by setting  
the TAPE REMAIN item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
* The indication may not appear when a new tape is loaded, after the  
tape runs, the indication appears.  
* When used in a cold environment, it may take a little while before the  
remaining tape time indication appears.  
5
Remaining battery  
power indication  
The remaining battery power is indicated by four different indicators.  
Fully charged  
battery  
Blinking indicator  
(no remaining  
battery power)  
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Indications on LCD Screen and  
CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Viewfinder Screen (Contd)  
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6
Camera-shake  
compensation  
indication  
Displayed when the camera-shake compensation function is  
on (OIS item on the OPERATION menu screen is set to ON).  
7
8
Manual focus indication MF: Displayed when manual focusing is enabled (when the FOCUS  
switch is set to MANUAL).  
Manual shutter mode  
indication  
S: Displayed in the manual shutter mode (when the AE item is set to  
OFF on the OPERATION menu screen).  
This indication is not shown when the shooting mode is AUTO or the  
AE item is set to ON.  
It is not shown when the shutter is NORMAL (1/50) or gain is set to  
ALC.  
9
Manual gain mode  
indication  
Indicated in the manual gain setting mode (when the AE item is set to  
OFF on the OPERATION menu screen).  
6 dB: The gain value is indicated for anything but 0 dB, LOLUX, or ALC.  
L:  
Displayed in LOLUX mode.  
The indication is not shown when the gain setting is 0 dB or ALC.  
It is not shown when the shooting mode is AUTO, or the AE item is set  
to ON.  
0
Manual white balance Displayed when manual white balance adjustment is enabled  
mode indication  
(when the WHITE BALANCE item is set to PUSH AUTO on the  
OPERATION menu screen).  
Indicates the white balance setting mode.  
WBP: White Balance Preset mode (fixed at a colour temperature of  
3200 K. Manual white balance adjustment is inhibited.)  
WB1: White Balance memory 1 mode  
WB2: White Balance memory 2 mode  
WB3: White Balance memory 3 mode  
When WB1, WB2 orWB3 is indicated, manual white balance adjustment  
is enabled.The result of the white balance adjustment is retained in the  
indicated memory.  
It is not shown when the shooting mode is AUTO, or when the WHITE  
BALANCE item is set to AUTO.  
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No.  
Item  
Contents  
A
Shooting mode  
indication  
Indicates whether the shooting mode is AUTO or MANUAL.  
Å: Displayed when the shooting mode is AUTO (when the MODE item  
is set to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen).  
˜: Displayed when the shooting mode is MANUAL (when the MODE  
item is set to MANUAL on the TOP MENU screen).  
B
C
Filter indication  
ND: Displayed when the ND filter switch is set to ON.  
Iris F-value indication  
Indicates the F-value of the lens in the manual iris adjustment mode  
(when the IRIS item is set to MANUAL on the OPERATION menu  
screen). The indications are:  
F1.6, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16. CLOSE  
D
E
Iris compensation  
value indication  
-3 ~ ±0 ~ +3: Indicates the compensation value set with the iris  
adjustment dial in the auto iris mode.  
M: Displayed in the manual iris adjustment mode.  
VTR mode indicators  
STBY:  
REC:  
Recording-standby mode  
During recording  
ED.FWD: During playback in forward direction  
ED.REV: During playback in reverse direction  
STOP:  
EJECT: During cassette ejection  
– – –: Tape is not loaded  
Tap protect mode  
F
G
Fade indication  
Displayed when the fade function is ON (when the FADER item is set to  
BLACK on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen).  
BK : Displayed when the FADER item is set to BLACK. (Fade-in and  
fade-out from black screen.)  
Audio sampling  
32K: Displayed when the AUDIO MODE item is set to 32K on the  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen. (Audio is recorded with 12-bit, 32  
kHz sampling.)  
frequency indication  
48K: Displayed when the AUDIO MODE item is set to 48K on the  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen. (Audio is recorded with 16-bit, 48  
kHz sampling.)  
H
I
Audio level meter  
display  
Indicates the audio levels of CH-1, CH-2.  
These meters are not shown when the AUDIO LEVEL item is set to  
OFF on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
Date and time  
indication  
Shows the date and time.  
The indication is enabled/disabled by selecting the TIME/DATE item on  
the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.The display style is selected by setting  
the DISP STYLE item.  
When the date and time are not set, the indication will be as follows.  
– – / – – / – –  
– – : – – : – –  
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Indications on LCD Screen and  
CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Viewfinder Screen (Contd)  
Vertically inverted display indications in the shooting mode  
Remaining battery power indication  
The remaining battery power is indicated by four  
different indicators.  
: Fully charged battery  
: Remaining battery power is low  
: No remaining battery power  
(blinking)  
VTR operation mode indication  
symbol: During recording  
w symbol: In recording-standby mode  
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VTR playback mode status indications  
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Audio playback volume Displayed in the VTR mode. Characters indicate the high and low of  
indication  
the playback volume.  
2
3
Time code indication  
The recorded time code data (hours, minutes, seconds, frames) are  
shown here in the playback mode.  
The indication is turned ON/OFF by setting theTIME CODE item on the  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
Recording/playback  
The mode in which the tape was recorded is displayed during playback.  
speed mode indication SP: Standard Play mode  
LP: Long Play mode  
When the remaining tape time indication is set to OFF, this indication is  
shown at the position indicated by 4.  
4
Remaining tape time  
indication  
Indicates the remaining tape time in 1-minute steps.  
The indication is turned ON/OFF by setting the TAPE REMAIN item on  
the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
* The indication may not appear when a new tape is loaded, after the  
tape runs, the indication appears.  
* When used in a cold environment, it may take a little while before the  
remaining tape time indication appears.  
5
Remaining battery  
power indication  
The remaining battery power is indicated by four different indicators.  
Blinking indicator  
(no remaining  
battery power)  
Fully charged  
battery  
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Indications on LCD Screen and  
CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Viewfinder Screen (Contd)  
VOL.  
DV  
PLAY  
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Indicates status of VTR operation.  
6
VTR mode indication  
(STOP, PLAY, FF, REW, EJECT, STBY, FWD, REV, BSRH)  
7
8
9
DV signal indication  
(GY-DV301 only)  
DV : Displayed when IEEE1394 signal is recorded from the DV  
connector.  
Audio sampling  
frequency indication  
The audio sampling frequency by which the recording was made is  
displayed during playback. (32K, 48K, 44.1K)  
Audio level meters  
display  
The playback audio level meters are displayed during playback.  
These are not shown when the AUDIO LEVEL item is set to OFF on the  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
0
Date and time  
indication  
Recorded data is show during playback, fast forward and rewind  
operations.  
The current data is shown in the stop mode.  
The indication is enabled/disabled by selecting the TIME/DATE item on  
the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.The display style is selected by setting  
the DISP STYLE item.  
When the date and time are not set, the indication will be as follows.  
– – / – – / – –  
– – : – – : – –  
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Event Indications  
When the gain and shutter speed are changed manually, the set condition is displayed for about 3 seconds  
at the time the change is made.  
Event display area  
Event display area  
Set Condition  
Contents of Indication  
GAIN -3dB to 18dB (1dB step)  
When the gain value is changed  
When the LOLUX gain mode is selected  
When the shutter speed is changed  
When the variable shutter speed is changed  
LOLUX  
SHUTTER 1/120, 1/250. 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000  
V.SHUTTER 1/50.1 - 1/2067.8  
SHUTTER NORMAL  
When the shutter is NORMAL  
(shutter speed: 1/50)  
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Indications on LCD Screen and  
CONTROLS,  
INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Viewfinder Screen (Cont’d)  
Alarm indications  
Alarm indications are displayed under the following circumstances. The warning messages are shown  
blinking.  
• When remaining battery power or remaining tape is low.  
• Improper operation attempted.  
• Abnormality generated in the GY-DV300.  
Warning indication area  
Warning indication area  
Warning Indication  
Contents  
TAPE NEAR END  
Displayed when the remaining tape is 3 minutes or less in the shooting  
mode. It is not shown in the playback mode.  
TAPE END  
Displayed when the tape has run out.  
TAPE BEG IN  
LOW VOLTAGE  
Displayed when the tape is at begining position.  
Displayed when remaining battery power becomes low.  
CLOSE CASSETTE COVER! Displayed when operation is attempted while the cassette cover is open.  
NO TAPE  
Displayed when no videocassette is inserted and theVTR trigger button  
is pressed.  
REC INHIBIT  
Displayed when an unrecordable videocassette (the switch on the back  
of the cassette is set to “SAVE”) is loaded.  
1394 INHIBIT (GY-DV301 only) Displayed if an attempt to record is made when no DV signal is input.  
COPY INHIBIT  
COPY GUARD  
Displayed when attempt to record a copy-guard protected signal is made.  
Displayed when an attempt is made to playback a copy-guarded tape.  
CASSETTE COVER OPEND! Displayed when the cassette cover was opened during recording.  
CASS.CARRIAGE UNLOCK Displayed when the cassette cover is closed but the cassette holder is  
not locked.  
VTR WARNING [DEW]  
Displayed when condensation occurs in the unit.  
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED! Displayed in case of video head clogging.  
VTR WARNING (HARD)  
VTR WARNING (TAPE)  
Lights when abnormality occurs in the unit.  
Displayed when the tape is cut.  
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MENU Setting Screen  
Used for making a variety of settings. See MENU  
Setting Screenon page 86.  
MENU  
MODE  
MANU AL  
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Auto White Balance Indication  
AUTO WHITE and the result of the operation are  
displayed when the auto white balance adjustment  
is performed.  
See Auto White Balance Adjustmenton page 66.  
WH I TE  
AUTO  
OPERATION  
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PREPARATIONS Basic System  
MICROPHONE  
MV-P615U  
IEEE1394 CABLE  
IEEE1394 CABLE  
MIC HOLDER  
MV-P618U  
4P  
4P  
4P  
6P  
VIDEO LIGHT  
NETWORK PACK  
KA-DV300  
PC  
DV CAMCORDER  
AC  
AC ADAPTER/  
CH-1  
CH-2  
BATTERY CHARGER  
AA-P30  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
TELE CONVERSION LENS  
WIDE CONVERSION LENS  
ND FILTER  
IRIS  
FOCUS  
ON  
AUTO  
MANU  
OFF  
DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300  
PUSH  
AUTO  
BATTERY PACK  
(Large-capacity)  
BN-V428  
TRIPOD  
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PREPARATIONS Power Supply Preparation  
The GY-DV300 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack.  
AC Operation  
Use the optional AC Adapter/Charger AA-P30 as the AC power supply.  
The DC INPUT connector on the GY-DV300 accepts power voltage in the range of DC 6V to DC 12V.  
POWER lamp  
To AC outlet  
POWER switch  
AC cord  
DC INPUT  
connector  
AA-P30  
DC OUTPUT  
connector  
DC cable  
Set the POWER switch on the GY-DV300 to OFF.  
If a battery pack is attached to the unit, detach the battery pack.  
1.Plug one end of the DC cable provided with the AC Adapter/Charger into the DC INPUT connector of  
the GY-DV300, and then connect the other end to the DC OUTPUT connector on the AC Adapter/  
Charger.  
2.Plug the AC cable of the AC Adapter/Charger into an AC outlet.The POWER lamp illuminates when  
power is supplied to the AC Adapter/Charger.  
* For details, see the instruction manual for the AA-P30.  
CAUTION:  
Do not disconnect or connect the DC cable or AC cord while recording is taking place.  
Remaining battery power indication when the AC adapter is used  
When the optional Network Pack KA-DV300 is connected, the remaining battery  
power indication for fully charged battery may not be displayed.  
Fully charged  
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PREPARATIONS Power Supply Preparation (contd)  
Battery Pack Operation  
Use the optional battery pack BN-V428 for battery pack operation.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Before use the battery pack should be charged using  
AC outlet  
AC cord  
the optional AC Adapter/Charger AA-P30.  
1.Plug the AC cable of the AC Adapter/Charger  
2.WinthoilaenpAuCshoiuntglett.hTehbeaPttOeWryEpRaclakmdpoiwllunm, sinliadteesit.  
in the direction of the arrow to mount it on the  
AC Adapter/Charger. Charging starts, and the  
CHARGE lamp blinks green.It changes to light  
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battery by sliding it in the opposite direction of  
the mounting direction.  
Battery  
pack  
CHARGE lamp 1  
POWER lamp  
AA-P30  
CHARGE lamp 2  
* For details, see the instruction manual for the AA-  
P30.  
Attaching the Battery Pack on the GY-DV300  
If the DC cable is connected to the GY-DV300,  
unplug the cable.  
1.Hold the battery pack with the connector side  
2.WfachiinlegpthreessGinYg-DthVe30b0a.ttery pack against the GY-  
DV300, slide it downward to attach it to the GY-  
DV300.  
Connector Battery pack  
Detaching the Battery Pack from the GY-DV300  
Ensure that the POWER switch on the GY-  
DV300 is set to OFF.  
1.While pressing the battery lock release button,  
slide the battery pack upward to remove it.  
Battery lock  
release button  
CAUTION:  
Do not detach the battery pack while recording  
is taking place.  
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Battery Pack Operation (Cont’d)  
Remaining Battery Power Indication  
The remaining battery power condition can be checked  
by the remaining battery power indication on the LCD  
screen and the TALLY lamp.  
TALLY lamp  
The battery condition is indicated as shown in the table  
below. Prepare for battery pack replacement in  
accordance with the indications.  
Indication  
Remaining  
Battery Power  
LCD Screen Tally Lamp  
LCD screen  
Remaining battery  
power is low.  
Prepare or replace  
with a fully charged  
battery pack.  
Remaining battery  
power indication  
No remaining bat-  
tery power.  
Immediately replace  
with a fully charged  
battery pack.  
Slow blinking  
(1 blink per  
second)  
Fully  
charged  
After the remaining battery power indication  
starts blinking, recording can be continued for  
approx. 5 minutes. (when BN-V428 is used)  
Blinking  
After the no remaining battery power warning appears,  
the GY-DV300 automatically stops operation if the  
battery power operation is continued.  
Operating Time with Battery Pack  
When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the  
approximate continuous operating time is as shown  
in the table on the left.  
Continuous Operating Time (25°C)  
GY-DV300 only  
Battery  
Pack  
When KA-DV300 in use  
Battery operating time may differ depending on the  
number of times the battery has been charged,  
charging conditions and the operating environment,  
etc. Regard the values in the table on the left as  
approximate reference times.  
BN-V428 Approx. 120 min. Approx. 80 min.  
Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold  
environment.  
Operating time is reduced when the power zoom  
lens is used frequently and when start/stop of  
recording is performed frequently.  
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE BATTERY  
PACK  
When the battery pack is not in use, it must be Recharging  
Recharge the battery pack after completely  
stored in a cool, dry place.  
discharging it. Repeated recharging with residual  
charge remaining could result in reduced battery  
capacity.  
If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating  
incomplete recharging, or recharging without  
discharging, once discharge the battery pack  
completely, then recharge it to restore the battery  
capacity.  
Do not leave the battery pack in a place where  
it might be subject to high temperatures (under  
direct sunlight in a car, etc.), as this could cause  
battery leakage or shorten the service life.  
When the terminal section of the battery pack  
gets dirty, the operating time will be shortened.  
If the operating time becomes greatly reduced  
even immediately after recharging, the service  
life of the battery pack is nearly finished.  
Purchase a new battery pack.  
If the battery pack is recharged with its internal  
temperature raised immediately after use,  
recharging may not be performed completely.  
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PREPARATIONS Attaching the Microphone (optional)  
Using the optional KA-A33 microphone holder allows the optional microphone MV-P615U or MV-P618U  
(phantom microphone) to be attached.  
Mount the microphone holder on the microphone holder attachment base on the handle of the GY-  
DV300.  
How to Attach  
Microphone holder  
attachment base  
Handle  
1.Mount the microphone holder on the  
microphone holder attachment base on the  
handle of the GY-DV300.  
MIC  
1
IN  
1 Loosen the attachment screw on the  
microphone holder.  
2 Fasten the attachment screw on the  
microphone holder to secure the holder to  
the GY-DV300.  
MIC  
2
IN  
2.Turn the knob on the microphone holder  
anticlockwise to loosen it and open the  
microphone holder.  
3.Place the microphone in the microphone holder.  
Place the microphone toward the front to  
prevent it from interfering with the cassette  
cover.  
Attachment  
base  
Screw  
hole  
Knob Microphone  
holder  
4.Turn the knob on the microphone holder  
clockwise to secure the microphone.  
5.Connect the microphone cable to the MIC 1 or  
MIC 2 input connector on the GY-DV300.  
Attachment  
screw  
6.Make sure to perform the correct setting for use  
of a phantom microphone. ( See page 50.)  
MIC 1  
MIC 2  
Memo:  
When using a microphone connected to the MIC  
1 input connector, set the MIC1 INPUT SEL item  
to XLR on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Turning the Power ON  
POWER  
switch  
MODE  
switch  
POWER  
OFF  
ON  
MODE  
PUSH  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
BAR  
MENU  
AW  
FWD  
AUDIO  
CH-1  
CH-2  
MIC1  
MIC2  
REV  
MONITOR  
MIX  
CH-1  
CH-2  
1. Slide the POWER switch to ON.  
Power is now supplied to the unit.  
The GY-DV300 operation mode when the power is turned ON will differ depending on the setting  
of the MODE switch as described in the following:  
MODE Switch  
Operation Mode  
CAM-Aor CAM-B”  
The GY-DV300 starts up be in the shooting mode. The camera image  
appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. When a recordable  
videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV300 enters the recording-standby  
mode automatically. STBYis displayed in the VTR operation mode  
indication area on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
In this condition, press the REC START/STOP button to start recording.  
VTR  
The GY-DV300 starts up in the VTR playback mode.The camera image  
does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. If videocassette  
is loaded, the mode will be the STOP mode. STOPis indicated in the  
section for displaying the VTR operation mode on the LCD screen or  
viewfinder screen.  
Turning the Power OFF  
1.Place the GY-DV300 in the recording-standby or STOP mode.  
2.Slide the POWER switch to OFF.  
3.Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC INPUT connector. (When the GY-DV300 is  
not going to be used for at long time.)  
CAUTION:  
Do not set the POWER switch to OFFwhile recording is taking place.  
Confirm that the STBY or STOP indication is shown in the VTR operation mode indication area  
before the power is turned off.  
Should the POWER switch accidentally be set to OFFduring a recording, wait at least 5 seconds  
before turning the power on again.  
Before the power supply is disconnected, be sure to set the GY-DV300s POWER switch to OFF. If  
the battery is removed or the power supply from the AC adapter is disconnected while the GY-  
DV300s POWER switch is set to ON, the manual mode operation setting values (IRIS, zoom, gain,  
shutter speed, white balance, etc.) are not backed up.  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Cassette Loading  
Tape window  
Erasure-prevention  
switch  
Cassette holder  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
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Cassette cover  
Videocassette  
Loading the Cassette  
Unloading the Cassette  
Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV.  
To record, slide the switch on the back for use in  
preventing accidental erasure to the RECside.  
Remove any the tape slack before loading.  
1.In the recording-standby or STOP mode, slide  
the EJECT switch to the side and then fully open  
the cassette cover.  
Tape ejection starts. It takes a few seconds  
before the cassette is ejected.  
1.Slide the EJECT switch on the top section of  
the GY-DV300 and then open the cassette  
2.Take out the videocassette.  
3.Close the cassette cover.  
2.cInosveerrt. a videocassette into the cassette slot.  
With the window in the cassette facing outward  
and the erasure-prevention switch up, push  
down on the center section of the cassette back,  
ensuring that the cassette is inserted straight  
3.aSnlodwalyll pthueshwathye. PUSH HEREsection on the  
cassette holder with a finger until a click is  
heard. Confirm that the cassette holder does  
not come up when you remove your finger.  
CAUTION:  
Do not slide the EJECT switch during record-  
ing. If the EJECT switch is slid during  
recording, the tape is ejected.  
Do not leave the unit for a long period with the  
cassette cover open. Dirt or other foreign  
objects may enter the unit and cause  
malfunction.  
4.Gently close the cassette cover by pushing it  
When the cassette tape is inserted, press the  
PUSH HEREsection on the cassette holder  
to lock the cassette holder properly.Then close  
the cassette cover.  
Refrain from repeatedly raising and lowering  
the cassette holder when the cassette holder  
is not completely locked. The tape could  
become slack as a result of the operation.  
in all the way.  
When the power is turned on, the condition  
varies as shown in the following table.  
Erasure-Prevention Switch Position  
MODE  
Switch  
REC  
SAVE  
STOP mode. REC  
INHIBIT displayed on  
the LCD screen and  
the viewfinder screen.  
CAM A Recording-  
or  
standby mode  
CAM B  
VTR  
STOP mode  
* After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about  
11 seconds before the unit can start recording  
or before it enters the STOP mode.  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION LCD Screen Adjustment  
The LCD screens direction, angle, screen brightness, etc. can be adjusted.  
Viewing the LCD Screen  
Slide the LCD lock release lever toward the rear  
side to open the LCD door.  
The LCD door can easily be opened by holding at  
the top and bottom of the door.  
LCD screen  
LCD door LCD lock release lever  
Adjusting the Direction and Angle  
of the LCD Screen  
With the LCD door in the open condition, rotate  
the LCD door.  
It can be turned 180° in upward direction and  
90° in downward direction.  
When turned 180° in upward direction, the LCD  
screen can be viewed from the lens side  
(vertically inverted image).  
180° up  
90° down  
DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen  
Adjusting the LCD Screen  
Adjustments are made on the DISPLAY [1/2] menu  
screen.  
(See Setting Menu Screenson page 94.)  
LCD BRIGHTNESS:  
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
LCD COLOR:  
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L C D BR I GHT NE S S  
L C D CO LOR  
L C D P E AK I NG  
V F BR I GH T NES S  
V F CO LOR  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
V F P E AK I NG  
NE XT P AGE  
P AGE B ACK  
Adjusts the colour saturation of the LCD screen.  
LCD PEAKING:  
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen.  
Closing the LCD Screen  
Return the direction of the LCD screen to the  
normal position, and then close it into the camera  
body.  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Adjusting the Viewfinder  
Adjusting the Position of the  
Viewfinder  
To facilitate low-angle shooting, the viewfinder can  
be turned approximately 75° upward.  
Underside  
Diopter Adjustment  
Move the diopter adjustment knob on the underside  
of the viewfinder until the viewfinder screen image  
is clearly visible.  
Diopter adjustment knob  
DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen  
Adjustment of the Viewfinder  
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ZE BR A  
OFF  
Image  
L C D BR I GHT NE S S  
L C D CO LOR  
L C D P E AK I NG  
V F BR I GH T NES S  
V F CO LOR  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
Adjustments are made on the DISPLAY [1/2] menu  
screen.  
(See Setting Menu Screenson page 94.)  
VF BRIGHTNESS:  
V F P E AK I NG  
NE XT P AGE  
P AGE B ACK  
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder screen.  
VF COLOR:  
Adjusts the colour saturation of the viewfinder  
screen.  
VF PEAKING:  
Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder screen.  
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Setting, Displaying and  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
Recording the Date and Time  
The date and time of the built-in clock should be set.Powered by the built-in rechargeable backup battery,  
the set date and time data are retained and continue to count even when the power is switched off.  
Whether to display the set date and time data on the LCD screen or the viewfinder screen or record it  
on the tape can be specified by settings on the menu screen.  
Setting the Date and Time  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
The date and time and time code are set on the CLOCK/TC menu  
screen.  
MENU  
Make the settings while observing the LCD screen or a monitor  
connected to the VIDEO OUT connector. When making the  
settings while observing a monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT  
connector, set the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the DISPLAY [2/2]  
screen menu to MIX.  
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1.Set the POWER switch to ON.  
2.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the CLOCK/  
TC item, and then press the SELECT dial in the direction of the  
camera body.  
Cursor  
CLOCK/TC menu screen  
C LOCK  
T C P R E SE T  
C L OCK AD J US T  
DAT E S T YL E  
T I ME S T Y L E  
SEC D I S PL AY  
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ON  
The CLOCK/TC menu screen appears.  
4.Make settings on the CLOCK/TC menu screen. (This includes  
display style, etc.)  
DATE STYLE : Selects the style for displaying the date.  
YY/MM/DD (Year, month, day)  
MM/DD/YY (Month, day, year)  
DD/MM/YY (Day, month, year)  
Memo:  
TIME STYLE : The time can be set to display as a 12-hour  
or 24-hour clock system.  
SEC DISPLAY : To select whether or not the second indication  
should be displayed on the screen. However,  
regardless of this setting, the seconds are set  
when the date and time are set.  
The TIME STYLE, SEC  
DISPLAY and DATE STYLE  
items can also be set or  
changed after setting of the  
date and time is completed.  
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Setting, Displaying and Recording  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION the Date and Time (contd)  
CLOCK/TC menu screen  
1 Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the item  
to be set, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The setting area of the selected item starts blinking.  
2 Rotate the SELECT dial to change the setting, and then press  
the SELECT dial.  
C LOCK  
T C PR E SE T  
C L OCK AD J US T  
DAT E S T YL E  
T I ME S T Y L E  
SEC D I S PL AY  
PAG E BAC K  
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DD / MM / Y Y  
2 4 HOUR  
ON  
The setting area stops blinking and the setting is entered.  
5.Display the screen for setting the date and time.  
Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the CLOCK  
ADJUST item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The CLOCK ADJUST screen appears.  
CLOCK/TC menu screen  
C LOCK / T C  
T C PR E SE T  
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6.Set the date and time.  
C LOCK AD J US T .  
DAT E S T YL E  
T I ME S T Y L E  
SEC D I S PL AY  
PAG E BAC K  
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DD / MM / Y Y  
2 4 HOUR  
ON  
The blinking digit is the one to be set.  
1 When the SELECT dial is pressed, the blinking digit changes.  
2 When the SELECT dial is rotated, the value of the blinking  
digit changes.  
When the SELECT dial is rotated upward, the value becomes  
higher.When rotated downward, the value becomes smaller.  
3 Repeat the procedure described in 1 and 2 above to set  
the day, month, year, hours, minutes.  
The digits indicating seconds cannot be set.  
4 Press the SELECT dial in sync with a time signal to enter the  
date and time precisely.  
Date (Month, day, year)  
CLOCK ADJUST menu screen  
C L OCK ADJ US T  
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0 0 : 0 0  
7.When all the settings are completed, rotate the SELECT dial to  
align the cursor with the PAGE BACK item, and then press the  
SELECT dial.  
PAGE BACK  
The CLOCK/TC menu screen returns.  
8.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
Time (Hour, min, sec)  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT item  
from the TOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT dial.  
C L OCK ADJ US T  
D
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ME  
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/ Y Y ) 1 2 / 3 0  
1 0 : 3 0  
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A
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Normal screen  
A
Date time indication  
(Selected on the  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen)  
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Displaying the Time and Date on the Screen  
Whether or not the time and date should be displayed on the screen is set with the TIME/DATE item on  
the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen. The display style is selected by setting the DISP STYLE item.  
1.Display the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen  
1 Select the DISPLAY SET item on the TOP MENU screen.  
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2 Select the NEXT PAGE item on the DISPLAY [1/2] menu  
screen.  
Z E BRA  
OFF  
L C D BR I G HT NE S S  
L C D CO LOR  
L C D P E AK I NG  
V F BR I GH T NESS  
V F CO LOR  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
2.Set the TIME/DATE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
DISPLAY : The date and time are displayed on the LCD screen  
or the viewfinder screen.  
V F P E AK I NG  
NE XT P AGE  
P AGE B ACK  
The indications are not recorded on the tape.  
DISP+REC :The date and time are displayed on the LCD screen  
or the viewfinder screen and are recorded on the  
tape.  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen  
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D I S P LAY  
2
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OFF  
: The date and time are not displayed and are not  
recorded on the tape.  
T A PE R EMA I N  
ON  
T
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I ME / DA T E  
ON  
D I SP L AY  
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D I S P S T Y L E  
AUD I O LE V E L  
C EN T ER MARK  
DAT E T I ME  
ON  
OF F  
M I X  
3.The display style is selected by setting the DISP STYLE item on  
the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
CHA R.  
OUT PU T  
PAGE BACK  
DATE+TIME : Both date and time are displayed.  
DATE  
TIME  
: Date only is displayed.  
: Time only is displayed  
Display of date and time in the various operation modes.  
In shooting mode  
: The date and time of the internal clock  
are displayed.  
Date  
In VTR playback mode : The date and time recorded on the tape  
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are displayed.  
In VTR stop mode  
: The date and time of the internal clock  
are displayed.  
During DV signal input : The date and time from the DV  
(GY-DV301 only)  
connector are displayed.  
Time  
Recording the Date and Time Data  
To record the date and time during shooting, set the following menu items.  
Recording of the date and time data may be interrupted momentarily if the LCD screen is turned to  
faced toward the lens (reversed display) during recording of the date and time data.  
When the ASPECT ratio is set to LETTER, the date and time indication is not recorded.  
1.DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen  
Set the TIME/DATE item to DISP+REC.  
* ASPECT item is fixed at 4:3.  
SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen  
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Select the display style with the DISP STYLE item.  
FADE R  
T A L LY  
OF F  
ON  
HANDL E ZOOM  
DATE R EC  
ASPE C T  
MED I UM  
BAR S  
2.Use the DATE REC item on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen to  
select the mode in which the date and time data should be  
recorded.  
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V F + L CD  
ON  
OF F  
P AGE BACK  
BARS+CAM: Date and time data are recorded when colour  
bars and camera image are output.  
BARS: Date and time data are recorded only when colour  
bars are output.  
When the MODE switch is set to the VTR side, the DATE REC  
item is not displayed.  
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Charging the Built-in Battery  
The built-in, rechargeable backup battery retains the date and time and the time code data. The built-in  
battery is constantly being charge whenever the GY-DV300 is connected to a power supply, but it gradually  
discharges while the GY-DV300 is disconnected from a power supply.The battery will be fully discharged  
when the GY-DV300 is not used for about three months, in which case the set date and time and time  
code data are reset. In this case, recharge the built-in battery and then set the date and time and time  
code data again.  
However, it is possible to use the GY-DV300 even if the built-in battery is discharged but the date and time  
and time code data cannot be recorded.  
How to charge  
AC outlet  
AC adapter  
AA-P30  
DC IN  
1.Connect the optional AC adapter AA-P30 to the GY-DV300 and an AC outlet or mount a charged  
battery on the GY-DV300.  
2.Set the POWER switch on the GY-DV300 to OFFor ON(charging takes places with the POWER  
switch set to either of the positions.)  
3.Leave the equipment in this condition for about 4 hours.  
The built-in battery will remain charged for about 3 months after being charged for about 4 hours.  
E-44  
Setting, Displaying and  
Recording the Time Code  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
Time code data should be set in the built-in time code generator. Users bits cannot be set. During  
recording, the time code is automatically recorded on the tape.  
When recording starts from the beginning of the tape, recording starts from the set time code.  
Presetting the Time Code  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
CLOCK/TC menu screen  
The time code is preset on the CLOCK/TC menu screen.  
1.Display the CLOCK/TC menu screen.  
To display the CLOCK/TC menu screen, perform the operations  
described in steps 1 to 3 in Setting the Date andTimeon page  
41.  
C LOCK  
T C PR E SE T  
C L OCK AD J US T  
DAT E S T YL E  
T I ME S T Y L E  
SEC D I S PL AY  
PAG E BAC K  
/
.
T C  
.
.
.
DD / MM / Y Y  
2 4 HOUR  
ON  
2. Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the TC  
PRESET item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The TC PRESET screen appears.  
3. Set the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).  
The blinking digit is the one to be set.  
TC PRESET screen  
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames  
1 When the SELECT dial is pressed, the blinking digit changes.  
2 When the SELECT dial is rotated, the value of the blinking  
digit changes.  
When the SELECT dial is rotated upward, the value becomes  
higher.When rotated downward, the value becomes smaller.  
3 Repeat the procedure described in 1 and 2 above to set  
the desired value for all digits.  
T C P RES E T  
:
:
:
0
0
0
0 0 0 0  
0
T C  
C
E AR  
CANC E L  
L
P AGE BACK  
4 The setting values are confirmed and entered when the frame  
digit blinks and the SELECT dial is pressed.  
4. When setting of all the digits is completed, rotate the SELECT  
dial to align the cursor with the PAGE BACK item, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
T C P RES E T  
:
:
:
0
0
0
0 0 0 0  
0
T C  
C
E AR  
CANC E L  
L
The CLOCK/TC menu screen returns.  
P AGE BACK  
E-45  
Setting, Displaying and Recording  
the Time Code (contd)  
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION  
5. To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
To zero-set the time code  
methods.  
1 Rotate the SELECT dial to  
align the cursor with the  
CLEAR item, and then press  
the SELECT dial.  
2 Rotate the SELECT dial to set  
the CLEAR item to EXECUTE,  
and then press the SELECT  
dial.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT item  
from the TOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT dial.  
Memo:  
The preset time code value is reset when the power is turned off.  
Displaying the Time Code on the Screen  
Whether or not the time code should be displayed on the screen is set with the TIME CODE item on the  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen  
1. Display the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
1 Select the DISPLAY SET item on the TOP MENU screen.  
[
]
D I S P LAY  
2
/ 2  
T A PE R EMA I N  
ON  
2 Select the NEXT PAGE item on the DISPLAY [1/2] menu  
screen.  
T
T
I ME CODE  
I ME / DA T E  
ON  
D I SP L A Y  
+
D I S P S T Y L E  
AUD I O LE V E L  
C EN T ER MARK  
DATE T I ME  
ON  
2. Set the TIME CODE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
OF F  
M I X  
CHA R.  
OUT PU T  
To display the time code, set the item to ON.  
PAGE BACK  
Display of the time code in the various operation modes.  
In shooting mode  
: The current value of the built-in time  
code generator is displayed.  
Time code indication  
In VTR playback mode : The time code recorded on the tape  
is displayed.  
During DV signal recording : The current value of the built-in time  
(GY-DV301 only)  
code generator is displayed.  
A
Recording the Time Code  
The time code is recorded on the tape during recording.The time code formats are fixed as regeneration  
mode.  
REGEN  
: The time code already recorded on the tape is read, and the time code is recorded in  
continuation of the existing data. It will start from 00if there is no time code recorded at  
the location where the recording is started.  
Memo:  
The time code recorded at the beginning of a tape may not be read.  
The preset time code is only valid when recorded from the beginning of the tape.(REC RUN operation  
only)  
REC RUN : The time code starts counting from when recording is started.  
To record the preset time code from the beginning position of a brand-new tape, start recording after  
rewinding the tape completely.  
E-46  
Shooting Mode  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
(Auto/Manual) Selection  
MODE switch  
MODE  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
TOP MENU screen  
The GY-DV300 is provided with two positions, CAM-Aand CAM-  
B, for registering mode settings for camera shooting.  
Settings made on separate menu screens for camera shooting can  
be allocated to each of the CAM-Aand CAM-Bmode positions.  
Also, the GY-DV300 offers two shooting modes, AUTO and MANUAL,  
which are selected by setting the MODE item on the TOP MENU  
screen.  
MENU  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
Y
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S PL AY  
ME RA  
ER AT  
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]
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A
P
S
O
C
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[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
The AUTO or MANUAL shooting mode can be set separately for  
each of the CAM-Aand CAM-Bmode positions.  
About the AUTO and MANUAL Shooting Modes  
In the AUTO shooting mode, the settings OPERATION menu screen items will be those valid for the auto  
mode.  
Menu  
Contents  
OPERATION Menu Screen  
For setting iris, shutter speed, gain, white balance, audio recording level, and camera-  
shake compensation.  
Mode  
AUTO shooting  
The GY-DV300 is adjusted automatically.  
Make settings as desired on the OPERATION menu screen. Adjustments can be  
made using the GY-DV300s operation buttons and dial, etc.  
MANUAL  
shooting  
E-47  
Shooting Mode (Auto/Manual)  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Selection (contd)  
How to Select Either MANUAL or AUTO Shooting Mode  
MODE  
switch  
MODE  
CAM-B  
MENU  
button  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
1.Set the MODE switch to the CAM-Aor CAM-Bposition.  
MENU  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
2.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
Y
I
E
S
E T .  
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S PL AY  
ME RA  
ER AT  
E T .  
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]
E T [ C AM - A  
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A
P
S
O
C
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N
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[ C AM A ]  
3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the MODE  
item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
C LOC K /  
T
.
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
The MODE item setting area is seen blinking, and settings  
can now be changed.  
Indication of set  
position of the  
MODE switch  
4.Rotate the SELECT dial to set to AUTO or MANUAL.  
AUTO  
: Auto shooting mode  
MANUAL : Manual shooting mode  
When the MODE item is set to  
MANUAL, the position of the  
MODE switch (CAM-Aor  
CAM-B) is indicated after the  
5.Press the SELECT dial.  
The setting area stops blinking and the setting is confirmed  
and entered.  
CAMERA  
SET  
and  
OPERATION SET items.  
6.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the EXIT  
item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The settings are valid for the  
position indicated for the MODE  
switch.  
The normal screen returns.  
When the MODE item is set to  
AUTO, the OPERATION SET  
items are not displayed.  
The position of the MODE switch  
(CAM-Aor CAM-B) is indicated  
after the CAMERA SET item.  
E-48  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Audio Input Signal Selection  
The GY-DV300 is provided with three sources for audio input (i.e., built-in microphone and input connectors  
MIC 1 and MIC 2 for external microphones).  
Two channels of sound can be recorded on the tape in digital PCM format. Select for each channel (CH1  
and CH2) which sound should be recorded on the channel. The sound of each of the input sources is  
monaural.  
Select whether the built-in microphone or a  
microphone connected to the MIC 1 input  
connector should be used.  
Built-in microphone  
MIC 1  
input  
connector  
The built-in microphone and a microphone connected to the MIC 1  
input connector cannot be used at the same time.  
When using the GY-DV300 with the built-in microphone or a  
microphone connected to the MIC 1 input connector, select which  
one to use by setting the MIC1 INPUT SEL item on the SYSTEM  
[1/2] menu screen.  
MIC 2  
input  
con-  
nector  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen Set to INT to use the built-in  
microphone.  
[
]
SY STE M  
1
/
2
Set to MIC 1 to use the micro-  
phone connected to the XLR  
input connector.  
M I C 1  
I
NPU T S E L  
W I N D C UT M I C 1  
W I N D C UT M I C 2  
I N T  
OF F  
O
F F  
+
+
4 8 V M I C 1  
4 8 V M I C 2  
OF F  
OF F  
4 8K  
SP  
AUD I O MOD E  
REC MOD E  
LONG P AUSE  
N E X T PAG E  
T
I ME 3 0 M I N  
PAGE B ACK  
Select the input signal to the CH-1, CH-2 audio  
channels  
POWER  
OFF  
ON  
The audio signal input to the CH-1, CH-2 audio channels is selected  
with the AUDIO input selector switch.  
MODE  
PUSH  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
The input can be set separately for each channel.  
BAR  
AW  
MENU  
FWD  
AUDIO  
Setting  
CH-1  
CH-2  
Input Signal  
MIC1  
MIC2  
REV  
MONITOR  
CH-1  
CH-2  
The microphone sound from the built-in microphone  
or a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input  
MIC 1  
connector.  
AUDIO  
CH-1  
CH-2  
MIC1  
(Make the selection with the MIC1 INPUT SEL item on  
the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.)  
MIC2  
The microphone sound from a microphone connected  
MIC 2  
to the MIC 2 input connector.  
AUDIO input signal selector switch  
The same sound can be input to both the CH-1 and CH-2 channels.  
E-49  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Audio Input Signal Selection (cont’d)  
Setting Whether Phantom Microphone Should be used as External Microphone  
When a microphone (phantom microphone) requiring +48V DC  
power supply is connected, set the +48V MIC1 or +48V MIC2 items  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.  
+48V MIC1: Setting for the microphone connected to the MIC 1  
input connector.  
+48V MIC2: Setting for the microphone connected to the MIC 2  
input connector.  
Set to ON when a phantom microphone is used.  
Set to OFF when other microphone type than phantom  
microphone is used.  
[
]
SY STE M  
1
/
2
M I C 1  
I
NPU T S E L  
W I N D C UT M I C 1  
W I N D C UT M I C 2  
X L R  
OF F  
O
F F  
+
+
4 8 V M I C 1  
4 8 V M I C 2  
ON  
ON  
AUD I O MOD E  
REC MOD E  
4 8K  
SP  
LONG P AUSE  
N E X T PAG E  
T
I ME 3 0 M I N  
PAGE B ACK  
CAUTION:  
• Confirm that the +48V MIC1 or +48V MIC2 items are set to  
OFF before connecting another microphone type than phantom  
microphone.  
• When the setting of the +48V MIC1/MIC2 item is changed,  
noise will appear in the sound but this is normal.  
E-50  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Audio Monitor Selection  
POWER  
OFF  
ON  
MODE  
PUSH  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
BAR  
AW  
MENU  
FWD  
REV  
AUDIO  
CH-1  
CH-2  
MIC1  
MIC2  
MONITOR  
MI
CH-1  
CH-2  
EARPHONE jack  
MONITOR  
MIX  
CH-1  
CH-2  
MONITOR  
switch  
The audio input in the shooting mode can be monitored through an earphone or headphones connected  
to the EARPHONE jack.  
The audio monitor output signal is monaural.  
* In the shooting mode, sound is not output from the built-in speaker.  
Select the audio channel to be monitored using the MONITOR switch.  
“CH-1” : The signal input to the CH-1 channel is output.  
“MIX” : The sound input to the CH1 and CH2 channels is output mixed.  
“CH-2” : The signal input to the CH-2 channel is output.  
The volume of the monitored sound cannot be adjusted.  
The volume of the monitor sound in the shooting mode is set with the EARPHONE LEVEL item on the  
TOP MENU screen. ( See page 90.)  
TOP MENU screen  
MENU  
MODE  
R PHON  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
L EV EL  
A
E
S YS T EM S E T .  
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D
C
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S PL AY  
ME RA  
E T .  
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]
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A
P
S
O
C
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ER AT  
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[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
E-51  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Focus Mode Selection  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANU  
CH-1  
CH-2  
PROFESSINAL  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
PUSH  
AUTO  
ND FILTER  
IRIS  
FOCUS  
ON  
AUTO  
MANU  
OFF  
DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300  
PUSH  
AUTO  
FOCUS switch  
FOCUS ring  
The FOCUS switch is used to select whether focus adjustment should take place in the auto mode or the  
manual mode.  
FOCUS Switch  
Focus Adjustment  
The auto focus function will be operating and the camera automatically focuses on  
the subject.  
AUTO  
The focus is manually adjusted by turning the FOCUS ring on the lens section.  
MANU  
For manual focusing, see page 63.  
Depending on the subject and the shooting conditions, focusing may not be obtainable in the auto focus  
mode. In this case, adjust the focus in the manual mode.  
E-52  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Angle of View (Zoom In/Zoom Out)  
Handle  
ZOOM lever  
VOLUME  
T
W
ZOOM lever  
The ZOOM lever is used for zoom-in and zoom-out operations.  
Zooming can be performed using either the ZOOM lever on the top section of the GY-DV300 or the  
ZOOM lever on the top of the handle section.  
Zoom operation indication  
Zoom-in : The subject becomes larger (max. 14 times)  
Zoom-out : The subject becomes smaller and the picture angle  
wider.  
Memo:  
During zooming, the zoom position and zoom ratio are indicated  
on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
Zooming  
Set the MODE switch to CAM-Aor CAM-B.  
To zoom in, press the ZOOM lever toward the Tside.  
To zoom out, press the ZOOM lever toward the Wside.  
SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen  
When the zoom lever on the top section is pushed lightly, the  
zoom speed will be slow;and when pushed hard, the zoom speed  
will be fast.  
The zoom speed of the ZOOM lever on the handle section is  
selected by setting the HANDLE ZOOM item on the SYSTEM [2/  
2] menu screen. (SLOW/MEDIUM/FAST).  
[
]
SY STE M  
2
/
2
FADE R  
T A L LY  
OF F  
ON  
HAN DLE ZOOM  
DATE R EC  
ASPE C T  
MEDI U M  
BAR S  
4
:
3
N E T R EMOT E  
V F + L CD  
ON  
OF F  
P AGE BACK  
E-53  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Menu Screen Settings  
The various conditions under which shooting should take place are set on the SYSTEM menu screen.  
The SYSTEM menu screen consists of two screens. (The SYSTEM menu screen settings must be made  
regardless of whether the AUTO or MANUAL shooting mode is used.)  
MODE  
MODE  
switch  
CAM-B  
MENU  
CAM-A  
VTR  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
Opening the SYSTEM menu screen  
TOP MENU screen  
1.Set the MODE switch to CAM-Aor CAM-B.  
2.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MENU  
MODE  
R PHON  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
L EV EL  
A
E
S YS T EM S E T .  
.
3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the SYSTEM  
D
C
O
S PL AY  
ME RA  
E T .  
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S
]
E T [ C AM - A  
.
.
.
.
A
P
S
O
C
SET item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
-
ER AT  
I
N
.
[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
The SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen appears.  
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
4.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the item to  
be set, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The setting area of the selected item starts blinking, and the  
set value can now be changed.  
5.Rotate the SELECT dial to change the setting, and then press  
the SELECT dial.  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
The setting area stops blinking and the setting is entered.  
[
]
SY STE M  
1
/
2
M I C 1  
I
NPU T S E L  
W I N D C UT M I C 1  
W I N D C UT M I C 2  
I N T  
6.Repeat the steps 3 to 5 above to change other items.  
OF F  
O
F F  
+
+
4 8 V M I C 1  
4 8 V M I C 2  
OF F  
OF F  
4 8K  
SP  
7.To display the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen, align the cursor (f)  
AUD I O MOD E  
REC MOD E  
with the NEXT PAGE item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
LONG P AUSE  
N E X T PAG E  
T
I ME 3 0 M I N  
8.When settings on the SYSTEM menu screen are completed,  
rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the PAGE  
BACK item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
PAGE B ACK  
The original menu screen returns.  
9.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen  
methods.  
[
]
SY STE M  
2
/
2
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item from theTOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT  
dial.  
FADE R  
T A L LY  
OF F  
ON  
HANDLE ZOOM  
DATE R EC  
ASPE C T  
MED I U M  
BAR S  
4
:
3
N E T R EMOTE  
V F + L CD  
ON  
OF F  
PAGE BACK  
E-54  
Contents of Settings on the SYSTEM [1/2] Screen  
Item  
Contents of Setting  
MIC1 INPUT SEL  
Selects whether the built-in microphone or a microphone connected to  
the MIC 1 input connector should be used.  
INT : Use this setting when the built-in microphone should be used.  
XLR : Use this setting when a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input  
connector should be used.  
WIND CUT MIC1  
Selects whether or not the wind noise picked up by the internal  
microphone or a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input connector is  
reduced. (ON/OFF)  
WIND CUT MIC2  
Selects whether or not the wind noise picked up by a microphone  
connected to the MIC 2 input connector is reduced. (ON/OFF)  
+48V MIC1/+48V MIC2  
Sets whether +48 V power should be supplied to a microphone  
connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 input connector. (MIC 1 and MIC 2 are  
set separately.)  
This should only be set to ON when a phantom microphone is used.  
AUDIO MODE  
REC MODE  
Selects the sampling frequency for audio recording (32 kHz or 48 kHz).  
* 4 channels are available when the DV format is recorded with 12-bit,  
32 kHz sampling, but the GY-DV300 records the CH-1 and CH-2  
channels. The GY-DV300 does not allow after-recording.  
Selects the recording speed mode.  
SP  
LP  
: Standard Play recording mode.  
: Long Play recording mode (recording time is 1.5 times longer  
than in the SP mode.)  
* Tapes recorded in the LP mode on the GY-DV300 can only be played  
back on this unit.  
When playing back on another unit, noise will appear in the picture  
and the sound.  
LONG PAUSE TIME  
Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protection mode (drum  
automatically stops rotating) is engaged when the recording pause (the  
recording-standby mode) or still mode continues. (3 minutes or 30  
minutes). When used in a cold environment, this becomes 3 minutes  
regardless of the setting.  
E-55  
SETTINGS BEFORE  
SHOOTING  
Menu Screen Settings (contd)  
Contents of Settings on the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu Screen  
Item  
Contents of Setting  
Sets whether fade is performed when recording is started and stopped.  
OFF : No fade.  
FADER  
BLACK : Fade in from black screen when recording is started; fade  
out to black screen when recording is stopped.  
TALLY  
Selects whether the tally lamp lights during recording. Set to OFF to  
prevent the tally lamp from lighting during recording.  
HANDLE ZOOM  
DATE REC  
Sets the zoom speed when the ZOOM lever on the handle section is  
used. Select between three speeds. (SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST)  
Select the mode in which the date and time data should be recorded.  
BARS  
: Date and time data are recorded only when color bars  
are output.  
BARS+CAM : Date and time data are recorded only when color bars  
and camera image are output.  
When the date and time data should be recorded, the TIME/DATE  
item must be set to DISP+REC on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
ASPECT  
The screen size of recorded images can be selected.  
4:3  
: To record with the normal screen size with an aspect ratio  
of 4:3.  
LETTER : To record with a LETTER BOX screen with an aspect ratio  
of 16:9 where the upper and lower part of the image is cut  
off.  
MEMO:  
When the TIME/DATE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen is set to  
DISP+REC, settings indicated by “– – –” cannot be set.  
E-56  
SHOOTING Basic Recording Operation  
4. ZOOM lever  
Handle  
5. REC START/STOP button  
1.POWER  
POWER  
switch  
OFF  
ON  
2.  
MODE  
switch  
MODE  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
3. EJECT switch  
4. ZOOM lever  
Cassette cover  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
5. REC START/STOP  
button  
Setting the recording mode  
(AUTO/MANUAL)  
This section explains the basic recording procedures when the AUTO  
mode is selected as the shooting mode.  
The recording mode is set by  
means of the MODE item on the  
1. Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Power is supplied to the unit.  
TOP MENU screen. (  
page 47, 48.)  
See  
2. Set the MODE switch to CAM-Aor CAM-B.  
The GY-DV300 enters the shooting mode.  
The set values indicated on the menu screen will be either  
those of CAM-Aor CAM-Bin accordance with the setting  
of the MODE switch.  
3. Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette cover.  
Ensure that the erasure-prevention switch on the back of the  
cassette is set to REC and insert a videocassette properly.  
Slowly push the PUSH HEREsection on the cassette holder  
with a finger until a click is heard. Confirm that the cassette  
holder does not come up when you remove your finger.  
LCD screen  
The tape is loaded and the unit enters the recording-standby  
mode when the cassette cover is closed.  
When the recording-standby mode is engaged, STBY is  
indicated as the VTR mode on the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder screen.  
Memo:  
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After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 11 seconds  
before the unit is ready for recording.  
VTR mode indication  
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SHOOTING Basic Recording Operation (contd)  
ZOOM lever  
A ZOOM lever is provided in two  
positions: one on the top section  
of the unit, and the other on top  
4.Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of view  
with the ZOOM lever.  
Adjusting the focus  
When the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO, the auto-focus  
of the handle.Both can be used  
function will be operating and focusing is performed  
for zooming.  
automatically.  
REC START/STOP button  
A REC START/STOP button is  
When the FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL, the FOCUS  
ring should be turned to adjust the focus. ( See page  
provided in two positions: one  
on the rear section of the unit,  
and the other on top of the  
handle. Both can be used for  
operation.  
63.)  
5.Press the REC START/STOP button.  
Recording starts.  
Once recording has started, REC is indicated as theVTR mode  
on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen and the TALLY  
lamp lights up.  
TAPE NEAR END  
Memo:  
Whether the TALLY lamp should light during recording is  
selected with the TALLY item on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu  
screen.  
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REC  
6.To stop recording, press the REC START/STOP button.  
The unit rewinds the tape about 2 seconds before it enters the  
recording-standby mode.  
VTR mode  
indication  
TheVTR mode indication changes to STBY and theTALLY lamp  
goes out.  
Memo:  
When remaining time for  
recording is less than about  
3 minutes, TAPE NEAR  
END is displayed on the LCD  
screen and the viewfinder  
screen and the TALLY lamp  
blinks slowly.  
7.To restart recording press the REC START/STOP button.  
8.To end the recording, enter the recording-standby mode and  
perform the following operations as required.  
When it is required to unload the videocassette:  
Slide the EJECT switch.  
CAUTION:  
Noiseless  
When the power should be turned off:  
Set the POWER switch to OFF.  
transitions  
between scenes cannot be  
guaranteed if the POWER  
switch is set to OFFor the  
battery is removed during a  
recording.  
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SHOOTING Viewing the Recorded Scene (Edit Search)  
The recorded scene can be checked and the position for recording the next scene can be searched in the  
recording-standby mode.  
FWD button  
BAR  
AW  
FWD  
REV  
REV button  
Enter the recording-standby mode  
Screen indication during edit  
search  
To advance the tape in forward direction.  
The VTR mode is indicated as  
ED.FWD or ED.REV on the LCD  
screen and the viewfinder screen  
during edit search.  
1. Press the FWD button. Playback is performed at normal speed  
as long as the button is pressed down.  
2. When the FWD button is released, the unit returns to the  
recording-standby mode.  
To rewind the tape in reverse direction.  
1. Press the REV button.Playback in reverse direction is performed  
at normal speed as long as the button is pressed down.  
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2. When the REV button is released, the unit returns to the  
ED. FWD  
recording-standby mode.  
Memo:  
ED.FWD : Forward search  
ED.REV : Reverse search  
When the recording speed mode (SP/LP) setting differs from  
the setting used for the part already recorded on the tape, the  
picture may be disturbed at the switching point.  
When executing Edit Search on a DVM80 tape and the  
remaining amount of tape is 3 minutes or less, INVALID  
OPERATIONis displayed in order to protect the tape and Edit  
Search does not function.INVALID OPERATIONis displayed  
if Edit Search is attempted in the condition in which the  
remaining tape amount is not indicated.  
During search, block noise may appear on the screen or the  
image may freeze.  
Likewise, the SP/LP indication may not be displayed correctly.  
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SHOOTING If the Unit is Left in Recording-Standby Mode  
When the recording-standby mode has continued for about 30  
minutes, the GY-DV300 automatically stops drum rotation in order  
to protect the tape. (Tape protect mode)  
Setting the time before the tape  
protection mode is engaged  
In the tape protect mode, STOP is shown as the VTR mode  
indication on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
The time before the tape protec-  
tion mode is engaged from the  
recording-standby mode can be  
set as 30 minutes or 3 minutes by  
the LONG PAUSE TIME item on  
the SYSTEM [1/2] screen menu.  
To start recording from the tape protect mode, press the REC  
START/STOP button.  
The drum starts rotating, and recording starts after about 3  
seconds.  
To return to the recording-standby mode from the tape protect  
mode, press the REC START/STOP button twice.  
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STOP  
VTR mode indication  
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SHOOTING Recording the Color Bar  
BAR button  
BAR  
AW  
It can be selected whether the camera image should be output or  
whether the color bar of the built-in signal generator should be output  
during recording-standby and recording.  
Color bar signal of the built-in  
signal generator  
An EBU standard color bar is  
output.  
The color bar is output when the BAR button is pressed while  
the camera image is output.  
To return to the camera image, press the BAR button again.  
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SHOOTING Using the AE (Automatic Exposure) Function  
In addition to the automatic shooting mode, the GY-DV300 also offers the use of the AE (Automatic  
Exposure) function. The AE function combines the following three functions to automatically adjust the  
video signal level to their optimum levels.  
Gain  
Shutter Speed : EEI  
Iris : Auto iris  
: ALC (Auto Level Control)  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
TOP MENU screen  
MENU  
1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MODE  
R PHON  
MANU AL  
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TOP MENU screen.  
C LOC K /  
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3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
OPERATION menu screen  
The OPERATION menu screen appears.  
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ON  
4.Use the SELECT dial to set the AE item on the OPERATION  
menu screen to ON, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The AE function becomes ON.  
AE  
I R I  
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– – –  
S HU T T E R  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
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P U SH AUTO  
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5.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT item  
from the TOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT dial.  
When the AE item is ON, the  
IRIS and SHUTTER items  
cannot be set.  
To stop use of the AE function, set the AE item to OFF on the  
OPERATION menu screen.  
White balance and audio  
recording level adjustment can  
be selected as AUTO or  
MANUAL.  
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Focus Adjustment  
IRIS  
FOCUS  
FOCUS  
switch  
AUTO  
MANU  
PUSH  
AUTO  
FOCUS ring  
In accordance with the conditions under which the subject is recorded, adjust the focus in the manual  
focus mode.  
In the auto focus mode, correct focus may be difficult to obtain under the following shooting conditions.  
When the subject is behind metal mesh.  
While panning quickly from a distant point to one nearby; the subject will be in focus when the panning  
is stopped.  
In dark places.  
When the iris is at the CLOSE end.  
Operation  
1. In the recording-standby mode or during shooting, set the  
FOCUS switch to MANU.  
The manual focus mode is engaged, and the MF indicator that  
indicates the manual focus mode is displayed on the LCD screen  
and the viewfinder screen.  
2. Turn the focus ring on the lens section to adjust the focus.  
To return to the auto focus mode, set the FOCUS switch to  
AUTO.  
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Memo:  
To obtain correct focus, push the ZOOM lever to the T”  
position and then adjust the focus while the subject is in  
the zoomed-in condition. The focus will be retained after  
Manual focus mode  
indication  
zooming out.  
If the focus is adjusted in the wide-angle condition, the  
subject will be out of focus when you zoom in.  
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Focus Adjustment (Cont’d)  
Momentarily Using Auto Focus  
It is possible to momentarily use the auto focus function while in the manual focus mode.  
IRIS  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANU  
PUSH  
AUTO  
PUSH AUTO FOCUS  
button  
Operation  
When the FOCUS switch is set  
to “AUTO”, the PUSH AUTO  
FOCUS button does not work.  
1.Press the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button.  
The auto focus function operates while the button remains  
pressed.  
2.When the button is released, the mode returns to the manual  
focus mode.  
About Auto Focus  
The auto focus function automatically moves the lens back and forth to adjust the focus. The auto  
focus function has the following characteristics.  
It adjusts so that the vertical lines in the subject are seen as clearly as possible.  
Focus is adjusted in accordance with parts showing most contrast.  
Focus is only adjusted in accordance with the center portion of the image.  
Due to these characteristics, the auto function does not work well with the following types of scenes.  
Use manual focusing when shooting under these circumstances.  
When shooting both nearby and distant subjects at the same time.  
When shooting through dirty glass, like windows.  
When shooting scenes with light reflecting off the surface of the subject.  
When shooting where the illumination is low.  
When shooting subjects in fast motion.  
When shooting subjects with low contrast.  
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Using ND Filter  
When the shooting conditions are too bright, the ND-filter can be used to reduce the brightness to an  
appropriate level. The built-in ND-filter can adjust the brightness to about 1/32 of the original.  
ND FILTER switch  
Operation  
Please check the position of the  
ND FILTER switch before  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
1.Set the ND FILTER switch to ON.  
recording.  
The built-in ND-filter is engaged, and ND filter indication  
Do not switch the position of the  
ND FILTER switch during  
recording. The image will be  
disturbed.  
appears on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
ND  
A
Filter indication  
The white balance will not be adjusted correctly when using  
the ND-filter and shooting in the auto white balance mode.  
Adjust the white balance in the manual white balance mode when  
using the ND-filter and shooting. ( See page 66.)  
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Obtaining Natural Tint  
(White Balance)  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS  
The auto white balance function of the GY-DV300 automatically makes adjustments to obtain natural tint.  
However, depending on the shooting conditions or the light source, sometime it may not be possible to  
obtain natural tint with this function. In this case, the manual white balance adjustment should be used.  
The result of manual white balance adjustment is stored in one of the GY-DV300s 3 types of memories.  
(Memory 1, 2, 3)  
1. Engaging the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode  
White subject  
(white paper,  
MENU button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
etc.)  
AW button  
BAR  
MENU  
AW  
FWD  
ND FILTER switch  
SELECT dial  
REV  
TOP MENU screen  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
MENU  
1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
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L EV EL  
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2.Using the SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU  
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C LOC K /  
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MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
The unit enters the manual shooting mode.  
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3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
MANUAL  
OPERATION menu screen  
The OPERATION menu screen is displayed.  
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OPERA T I O N  
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4.Using the SELECT dial, set the WHITE BALANCE item on the  
OPERATION menu screen to PUSH AUTO, and then press the  
SELECT dial.  
AE  
O F F  
I R I  
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AUTO  
S T E P  
P
ON  
S HU T T E R  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
O I  
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AUTO  
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The manual white balance adjustment mode is engaged.  
5.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
PUSH AUTO  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item from theTOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT  
dial.  
Memo:  
In the manual white balance adjustment mode, the current  
white balance setting mode is displayed on the LCD screen  
or the viewfinder screen.  
WBP: Preset mode, WB1: Memory 1 mode  
WB2: Memory 2 mode, WB3: Memory 3 mode  
White balance  
setting mode  
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2. Manual White Balance Adjustment  
White balance adjustment is  
1.  
Set the ND FILTER switch in accordance with the lighting conditions.  
inhibited when PRESET is  
selected.The colour temperature  
is fixed at 3200K.  
2. Place a white object (white paper, etc.) near the centre of the  
screen and zoom in to fill the screen with white.  
The result of the manual white  
balance adjustment is stored in  
memory of the selected white  
balance mode. Even after the  
power has been turned off, the  
stored white balance condition  
is recalled when the relevant  
white balance mode is selected  
again.  
3.  
Select the mode in which the white balance setting should be memorized.  
q Press the AW button.  
The current white balance setting mode is displayed for about  
3 seconds, after which the condition becomes the one in  
which adjustment of the white balance is enabled.  
(PRESET, MEMORY 1, 2, 3)  
w Rotate the SELECT dial to select the mode for memorizing  
the white balance setting. (Select the mode from among the  
MEMORY 1, 2, and 3 options.)  
When rotation of the SELECT dial stops, the selected mode  
is displayed for about 3 seconds.  
Error indication when auto  
white balance adjustment is not  
completed normally.  
4. Press the AW button for 1 second or more, and then release it.  
The auto white balance adjustment is invoked.  
During white balance adjustment, AUTOWHITE OPERATION”  
appears on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
When correct white balance is obtained, AUTO WHITE OK”  
is displayed for about 3 seconds.  
An error message appears for  
about 3 seconds in the position  
indicated below.  
WH I TE  
AUTO  
AUTO WH I TE  
OK  
WH I TE  
AUTO  
NG: OBJECT  
OPERATION  
Completed correctly  
During operation  
Error indication area  
To return to the auto white balance adjustment mode, use  
either of the following methods.  
Set the WHITE BALANCE item to AUTO on the OPERATION  
menu screen  
NG: OBJECT  
(Improper subject)  
Displayed when there is not  
enough white colour on an  
object or the colour temperature  
is not suitable. Replace the  
white subject or change the  
setting of the ND FILTER switch.  
ERROR: LOW LIGHT  
(Insufficient illumination)  
Displayed when the illumination  
is dim.  
or  
Set the MODE item to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen.  
In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode.  
ERROR: OVER LIGHT  
(Excessive illumination)  
Displayed when the light is  
excessively bright.  
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Iris Adjustment  
Adjust the iris (lens opening) manually in the following cases.  
For backlight compensation  
When the subject is too bright compared with the background  
When panning quickly from a bright place to a dark place  
1. Engaging the Manual Iris Adjustment Mode  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
MENU  
1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
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S T EM  
L EV EL  
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2.Using the SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU  
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The unit enters the manual shooting mode.  
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
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3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
MANUAL  
OPERATION menu screen  
The OPERATION menu screen is displayed.  
4.Using the SELECT dial, set the AE item on the OPERATION  
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AE  
O F F  
menu screen to OFF, and then press the SELECT dial.  
I R I  
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MANUAL  
S T E P  
S HU T T E R  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
O I  
PU SH AUTO  
ON  
5.Using the SELECT dial, set the IRIS item to MANUAL, and then  
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press the SELECT dial.  
6.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
MANUAL  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item from theTOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT  
dial.  
Memo:  
The iris value (F-value) and Mare displayed on the LCD  
screen and the viewfinder screen in the manual iris  
adjustment mode.  
M
Manual iris  
adjustment  
Iris (F-value)  
mode indication  
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2. Manual Iris Adjustment  
IRIS  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANU  
PUSH  
AUTO  
PUSH AUTO IRIS button  
IRIS dial  
1. Rotate the IRIS dial.  
The iris value (F-value) can be adjusted from CLOSE to F1.6.  
Rotating the dial upward opens the iris, and rotating it downward  
closes the iris.  
The iris value is indicated on LCD screen and the viewfinder  
screen.  
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[Setting range: F1.6, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE]  
To return to the auto iris adjustment mode, use either of the  
following methods.  
Iris value (F-value)  
Set the IRIS item to AUTO on the OPERATION menu screen  
Set the AE item to AUTO on the OPERATION menu screen  
Set the MODE item to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen.  
In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode.  
Adjustment in the auto iris  
mode  
When the IRIS dial is rotated in  
the auto iris mode, the iris can be  
adjusted from +3 steps to -3 steps  
from the auto iris condition.When  
rotated upward, the iris opens.  
When rotated downward, the iris  
closes. During operation of the  
IRIS dial, the stop value is  
indicated on the LCD screen and  
the viewfinder screen.  
Momentarily Using the Auto Iris Mode  
It is possible to momentarily use the auto focus function while in  
the manual iris mode.  
1. Press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button.  
The auto iris function operates while the button remains  
pressed.  
2. When the button is released, the mode returns to the manual  
iris mode.  
Stop value by IRIS dial in  
the auto iris mode.  
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
The shutter speed can be adjusted manually to obtain special effects or when shooting a fast-moving  
subject.The shutter speed can also be adjusted manually in the variable scanning mode rate for shooting  
computer monitor screens.  
1. Engaging the Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Mode (STEP/VARIABLE)  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MENU  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
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L EV EL  
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2.Using the SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU  
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screen to MANUAL.  
The unit enters the manual shooting mode.  
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3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
The OPERATION menu screen is displayed.  
MANUAL  
4.Using the SELECT dial, set the AE item on the OPERATION  
OPERATION menu screen  
menu screen to OFF, and then press the SELECT dial.  
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5.Using the SELECT dial, set the SHUTTER item to STEP or  
AE  
O F F  
I R I  
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AU TO  
S T E P  
AUTO  
ON  
VARIABLE, and then press the SELECT dial.  
S HU T T E R  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
O I  
Select the STEP setting to change the shutter speed in fixed  
steps (normal manual shutter speed adjustment).  
Select the VARIABLE setting for shooting computer screens,  
etc. (variable scan).  
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6.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
STEP or VARIABLE  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT item  
from the TOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT dial.  
Memo:  
The Sindicator for manual shutter speed is displayed on  
the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen in the manual  
shutter speed adjustment mode.  
The Sindicator is not displayed when the shutter speed is  
set to NORMAL (1/50).  
Manual shutter speed  
mode indicator  
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2. Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually  
SHUTTER  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT dial  
1. Press the SHUTTER button.  
The currently set shutter speed is shown for about 3 seconds  
on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
The shutter speed can be set while the shutter speed value is  
displayed.  
SHUTTER 1/1000  
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2. Rotate the SELECT dial within 3 seconds (while the shutter  
speed is displayed) to set the shutter speed. Rotating the dial  
upward increases the shutter speed, and rotating it downward  
lowers the speed.  
S TB Y  
Shutter speed indication  
3. Stop rotating the SELECT dial when the desired shutter speed  
is indicated.The set value is displayed for about 3 seconds before  
the setting is confirmed.  
Flickering occurs when shooting  
under a fluorescent light. This  
can be reduced by setting the  
shutter speed to 1/50 in regions  
where the power supply  
frequency is 50 Hz, and to 1/120  
in 60 Hz regions.  
STEP mode : NORMAL (1/50), 1/120, 1/250,  
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000  
VARIABLE mode : 1/50.1 to 1/2067.8  
Setting  
range  
The set shutter value is retained in the memory even if the power  
is turned OFF.  
To return to the auto shutter speed adjustment mode, use  
either of the following methods.  
Set the AE item to AUTO on the OPERATION menu screen  
Set the MODE item to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen.  
In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode.  
Shooting a Computer Display  
The shutter speed should be set to variable scan mode.The variable scan mode is used to match the GY-  
DV300s shutter speed with the variable scan frequency of computer screens, etc. When shooting a  
computer screen with the camera, bright over-exposed horizontal stripes will appear in the picture if the  
screens scan frequency is faster than the cameras frequency, and dark under-exposed stripes will appear  
if the screens scan frequency is slower than the cameras scan frequency.  
While observing the LCD screen, adjust the shutter speed until a stable image is obtained.  
E-71  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Gain Adjustment  
Using the ALC (Auto Level Control) function, the GY-DV300 automatically adjusts the gain (sensitivity) in  
accordance with the brightness of the subject. However, if the lighting conditions are poor and where the  
illumination is insufficient, it is possible to adjust the gain manually.  
1. Engaging the Manual Gain Adjustment Mode  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT dial  
TOP MENU screen  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
MENU  
1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
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2.Using the SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU  
S PL AY  
ME RA  
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A
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screen to MANUAL.  
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ER AT  
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[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
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The unit enters the manual shooting mode.  
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
MANUAL  
The OPERATION menu screen is displayed.  
OPERATION menu screen  
4.Using the SELECT dial, set the AE item on the OPERATION  
menu screen to OFF, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The manual gain adjustment mode is engaged.  
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]
OPERA T I O N  
A
AE  
OFF  
I R I  
S
AU TO  
S T E P  
AUTO  
ON  
S HU T T E R  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
O I  
S
5.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
CH 1 AU D I O L EVE L AUTO  
CH 2 AU D I O L EVE L AUTO  
PAGE BACK  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Select the EXIT item from the TOP MENU screen and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
OFF  
LCD screen  
Memo:  
The set gain value is displayed on the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder screen in the manual gain adjustment mode.  
Lis displayed in the LOLUX (low lux) mode.  
Nothing is displayed when the gain is set to 0 dB or AUTO.  
S
6dB  
M
S TB Y  
Manual gain mode indicator  
(L: LOLUX indicator)  
E-72  
2. Adjusting the Gain Manually  
GAIN  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT dial  
1. Press the GAIN button.  
The currently set gain value is shown for about 3 seconds on  
the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
+ 6 dB  
The gain value can be set while the gain value is displayed.  
S
6dB  
2. Rotate the SELECT dial within 3 seconds (while the gain value  
is displayed) to set the gain.Rotating the dial upward or downward  
increases or decreases the gain value in steps of 1 dB.  
M
S TB Y  
Indication of set  
gain value  
3. Stop rotating the SELECT dial when the desired gain value is  
indicated.The set value is displayed for about 3 seconds before  
the setting is confirmed.  
If the SELECT dial is pressed  
while the set gain value is  
displayed, the setting is returned  
to the factory setting (0 dB).  
In the auto gain adjustment  
mode, the GAIN button remains  
inoperative.  
[Setting range: 3 dB to 0 dB to +18 dB]  
The set gain value is retained in the memory even if the power is  
turned OFF.  
To return to the auto gain adjustment mode, use either of the  
following methods.  
Set the AE item to AUTO on the OPERATION menu screen  
Set the MODE item to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen.  
In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode.  
E-73  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Gain Adjustment (contd)  
3. Engaging the LOLUX Mode with the GAIN Button  
In the auto or manual gain adjustment mode, the LOLUX mode can be entered directly by operating the  
GAIN button.  
GAIN  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
About the LOLUX mode  
Operation  
Used when the brightness is still  
insufficient when the gain is set at  
+18 dB.  
1.Press the GAIN button for 1 second or more.  
The LOLUX mode is engaged.  
The Lindicator for the  
LOLUX mode appears on the  
LCD screen and the  
Engaging the LOLUX mode  
results in an increase of +24 dB  
(approximately 16 times). The  
image definition on the screen will  
degrade to increase residual  
images, but this is due to the  
electrical sensitising and is not a  
malfunction.  
viewfinder screen.  
S
L
LOLUX mode indicator  
M
S TB Y  
2.To exit the LOLUX mode, press the GAIN button for 1 second or  
more.  
The originally set gain value is restored.  
E-74  
Displaying Zebra Patterns  
for Adjustment  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS  
Zebra patterns are oblique stripes than can be displayed to indicate very bright areas of the screen.  
Areas where zebra patterns are indicated are likely to be blurred with white if left unadjusted. The zebra  
patterns can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the brightness to adjust to the optimal  
level.  
Zebra patterns  
Whether or not zebra patterns should be displayed, and the  
luminance level they should indicate, is selected by the  
setting of the ZEBRA item on the DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen.  
1. Display the DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
2 Rotate the SELECT dial to select the DISPLAY SET item,  
and then press the dial to display the DISPLAY [1/2] menu  
screen.  
2. Use the SELECT dial to select the ZEBRA item, and set the  
item to a value other than OFF.  
DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen  
Setting  
Zebra Display  
[
]
D I S P L AY  
1
/
2
Z E BRA  
7 0 ~ 8 0%  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
70 ~ 80%  
85 ~ 95%  
OVER 95%  
Areas with a luminance level of 70% to 80%  
Areas with a luminance level of 85% to 95%  
Areas with a luminance level above 95%  
L C D BR I G HT NE S S  
L C D CO LOR  
L C D P E AK I NG  
V F BR I GH T NESS  
V F CO LOR  
V F P E AK I NG  
NE XT P AGE  
P AGE B ACK  
OVER 100% Areas with a luminance level above 100%  
OFF Not displayed  
Zebra patterns are not recorded  
on the tape.  
Zebra patterns are not output  
from the VIDEO OUT or Y/C  
OUT connectors.  
3. When you return to the normal screen, zebra patterns will appear  
in the appropriate areas.  
4. Manually adjust iris, gain and shutter speed until the zebra  
patterns disappear.  
Memo:  
In the VTR playback mode (when the MODE switch is set to  
VTR), the ZEBRA item is not shown on the DISPLAY [1/2]  
menu screen.  
E-75  
Manual Adjustment of the Audio  
Recording Level  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS  
The audio recording level can be manually adjusted during shooting. The audio recording level can be  
adjusted separately for the CH-1 and CH-2 channels.  
1. Engaging the Manual Audio Recording Level Adjustment Mode  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
MENU  
1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
Y
I
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2.Using the SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU  
S PL AY  
ME RA  
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S
]
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A
P
S
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screen to MANUAL.  
The unit enters the manual shooting mode.  
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ER AT  
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[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
MANUAL  
The OPERATION menu screen is displayed.  
4.Using the SELECT dial, set the CH1 AUDIO LEVEL or CH2  
AUDIO LEVEL item on the OPERATION menu screen to  
MANUAL, and then press the SELECT dial.  
OPERATION menu screen  
[
]
OPERA T I O N  
A
AE  
O F F  
The manual audio recording level adjustment mode is  
engaged.  
I R I  
S
AU TO  
S T E P  
AUTO  
ON  
S HU T T E R  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
O I  
S
CH 1 AU D I O L EVE L MANU AL  
CH 2 AU D I O L EVE L MANU AL  
PAGE BACK  
CH1 AUDIO LEVEL Sets the recording level adjustment  
mode for CH1 channel sound to  
manual.  
CH2 AUDIO LEVEL Sets the recording level adjustment  
mode for CH2 channel sound to  
manual.  
MANUAL  
5.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item from theTOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT  
dial.  
E-76  
2. Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Manually  
CH-1  
CH-2  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
AUDIO LEVEL  
controls  
The standard level for recording  
1. Turn the AUDIO LEVEL controls.  
audio on the tape is 12 dB.  
If a tape recorded on the GY-  
DV300 is played back on VCR  
whose audio standard level is –  
20dB, the sound will be very  
loud.  
If a tape recorded on otherVCR  
whose audio standard level is  
20dB is played back on GY-  
DV300, the sound will be very  
low.  
The audio recording level of CH-1 channel is adjusted with the  
CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL control, and the CH-2 channel is adjusted  
with the CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL control.  
The recording level is raised when the control is turned clockwise.  
Adjust the level while observing the audio level meter on the  
LCD screen or the viewfinder screen and/or monitoring the  
sound.  
The monitor sound is output from the EARPHONE jack (  
See page 51.)  
To return to the automatic audio recording level adjustment  
mode, use either of the following methods.  
Set the CH1 AUDIO LEVEL or CH2 AUDIO LEVEL item on the  
OPERATION menu screen to AUTO  
or  
Set the MODE item to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen.  
In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode.  
The audio level meter is displayed  
by setting the AUDIO LEVEL item  
on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen  
to ON.  
Reducing the Wind Noise of the Microphone  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
Set the WIND CUT MIC1 or WIND CUT MIC2 item on the SYSTEM  
[1/2] menu screen to ON.  
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SY STE M  
1
/
2
M I C 1  
I
NPU T S E L  
W I N D C UT M I C 1  
W I N D C UT M I C 2  
I N T  
ON  
O
N
WIND CUT MIC1  
WIND CUT MIC2  
Set to ON to reduce the wind noise of the  
built-in microphone or a microphone  
connected to the MIC 1 input connector.  
+
+
4 8 V M I C 1  
4 8 V M I C 2  
OF F  
OF F  
4 8K  
SP  
AUD I O MOD E  
REC MOD E  
LONG P AUSE  
N E X T PAG E  
T
I ME 3 0M I N  
PAGE B ACK  
Set to ON to reduce the wind noise of a  
microphone connected to the MIC 2 input  
connector.  
E-77  
Disabling Operation of the Camera-  
Shake Compensation Function  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS  
When shooting with the camera under conditions where the camera-shake compensation function is not  
required, e.g., with the camera mounted on a tripod base, etc., set the function to OFF before shooting.  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
MENU  
1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
Y
I
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E T .  
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2.Using the SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU  
S PL AY  
ME RA  
E T .  
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S
]
E T [ C AM - A  
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.
A
P
S
O
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screen to MANUAL.  
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ER AT  
I
N
.
[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
The unit enters the manual shooting mode.  
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
3.Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then  
press the SELECT dial.  
MANUAL  
The OPERATION menu screen is displayed.  
CAMERA menu screen  
4.Using the SELECT dial, set the OIS item on the OPERATION  
menu screen to OFF, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The camera-shake compensation function is turned OFF.  
[
]
OPERA T I O N  
A
AE  
O F F  
I R I  
S
AU TO  
S T E P  
AUTO  
O F F  
S HU T T E R  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
O I  
S
CH 1 AU D I O L EVE L AUTO  
CH 2 AU D I O L EVE L AUTO  
PAGE BACK  
5.To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item from theTOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT  
dial.  
OFF  
Memo:  
When the camera-shake compensation function is turned  
OFF, the camera-shake compensation indicator is not shown  
on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
To turn the camera-shake compensation function ON again,  
use either of the following methods.  
The camera-shake  
compensation indicator  
is extinguished.  
Set the OIS item on the OPERATION menu screen to ON  
or  
Set the MODE item to AUTO on the TOP MENU screen.  
In this case the shooting mode becomes the auto mode.  
OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer  
E-78  
Adjusting the Quality of  
Camera Image  
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS  
The GY-DV300 allows manual adjustment of the image quality of the camera image.By setting the various  
items on the CAMERA menu screen, you can make adjustments to obtain an image quality suiting your  
preference.  
MENU  
button  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
Engage the recording-standby mode.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
MENU  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
Y
I
E
S
E T .  
.
2. Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the  
CAMERA SET item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The CAMERA menu screen is displayed.  
S PL AY  
ME RA  
E T .  
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]
E T [ C AM - A  
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A
P
S
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ER AT  
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[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
3. Make the various settings on the CAMERA menu screen.  
1
Rotate the SELECT dial to select an item, make the setting and  
then press the SELECT dial to confirm and enter the setting.  
Rotate the SELECT dial to change the setting of an item, and  
then press the SELECT dial to confirm and enter the setting.  
2
CAMERA menu screen  
Items for setting  
C AMER A [ A ]  
MAS T ER BL ACK  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
ON  
MASTER BLACK:Adjusts the pedestal level (master black)  
DETAIL: Adjusts the detail enhancement level.  
DTL. VH BALANCE: Selects the detail enhancement.  
V RESOLUTION: Selects the increase of the vertical  
resolution.  
DE T A I  
DT L  
L
.
VH B AL ANCE  
O
N
V . R ESO LU T  
AU TO K NEE  
BL ACK  
I
NORMA L  
ON  
COL OR MAT R I X  
GAMMA  
NORMA L  
PAGE B ACK  
AUTO KNEE: Selects the auto knee function.  
BLACK: Selects the gain for black areas.  
COLOR MATRIX: Selects the colour matrix function.  
The set values are retained in  
the memory even if the power  
is turned OFF. (Settings are  
saved separately for CAM-A”  
and CAM-B.)  
GAMMA: Selects the gamma curve.  
For details on the items, seeCAMERA Menu Screenon  
page 96.  
4. To return to the normal screen after completing the settings,  
use either of the following methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item from theTOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT  
dial.  
E-79  
PLAYBACK Playback of Tape  
The recorded picture can be viewed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.  
The playback sound is not output from the monitoring speaker of the GY-DV300.  
MODE  
MODE switch  
POWER switch  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
BAR (f/w)  
button  
BAR  
AW (a)  
button  
AW  
FWD  
(g)  
button  
FWD  
REV (h)  
button  
REV  
Playback Procedure  
In the VTR playback mode, no  
camera image is displayed on  
the LCD screen or the  
viewfinder.  
The operation mode duringVTR  
playback is indicated on the  
LCD screen and the viewfinder  
screen.  
1.Set the POWER switch to “ON”.  
2.Set the MODE switch to “VTR”.  
The GY-DV300 enters the VTR playback mode.  
3.Insert the recorded videocassette.  
The cassette tape is loaded, and the STOP mode is engaged.  
4.Press the BAR (f/w) button.  
Playback starts.  
5.Press the BAR (f/w) button again to stop playback temporarily.  
The unit enters the still mode (still picture shown).  
PLAY  
VTR operation  
mode indicator  
6.To re-start playback, press the BAR (f/w) button.  
Indicator  
showing the  
recording speed  
mode at the time  
of recording.  
(SP/LP)  
7.To stop playback or still mode, press the AW (a) button.  
The unit enters the STOP mode.  
E-80  
Fast-Forward, Rewind (h)  
Fast-forward and rewind may  
take longer than normally under  
cold conditions.  
Press the FWD (g) button in stop mode to fast forward the  
tape. Press the REV (h) button in stop mode to rewind the  
tape.  
Press the AW (a) button to stop fast forwarding or rewinding.  
Search (Fast-Forward Playback/Rewind Playback)  
Press the FWD (g) button in the play mode or still mode to play  
back the tape in forward direction at high speed. Press the REV  
(h) button to search the tape in reverse direction.  
Press the BAR (f/ w) button to resume normal playback.  
Press the AW (a) button to stop.  
Memo:  
During search, block noise may appear on the screen or the image may freeze.  
Likewise, the SP/LP indication may not be displayed correctly.  
BLANK Search  
Used to locate blank (unrecorded) sections on the tape, such as after the end point of a recording.  
1.Enter the stop mode.  
2.Press the FWD (g) button and REV (h) button simultaneously.  
Blank search starts.  
When a blank (unrecorded) section on the tape is located, the GY-DV300 enters the stop mode.  
During blank search, BSRHis displayed in the section indicating the operation mode on the LCD  
screen or viewfinder screen.  
Memo:  
When the still picture mode has continued for a specified period of time, the unit automatically  
switches to the tape protect mode.The time until the tape protect mode is initiated can be set to 30  
minutes or 3 minutes with the LONG PAUSE TIME item on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen.  
Tape protect mode: Drum rotation stops to protect the tape.  
Noise may appear in the picture during still mode.  
When the automatic tracking function is activated at the start of the playback mode, digital noise  
may appear in the picture.  
The GY-DV300 does not allow manual tracking adjustment.  
When playing back a tape recorded on another unit, digital noise may appear during playback.  
The data recorded on the tape for the date and time and time code can be displayed on the screen.  
Whether or not the data should be displayed can selected on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
E-81  
PLAYBACK Adjusting the Playback Sound Volume  
AUDIO OUT  
connector  
Built-in  
speaker  
EARPHONE jack  
VOLUME  
T
W
ZOOM lever  
The level of the playback sound can be controlled with the ZOOM  
lever on the top section of the GY-DV300.  
Playback audio volume  
Pressing the lever toward theTELE (+) side raises the playback  
sound level, and pressing it toward the WIDE (–) side lowers  
it.  
VOL.  
The playback sound is output through the built-in speaker,  
EARPHONE jack and AUDIO OUT connector.  
Characters indicating the playback sound volume are displayed  
on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
PLAY  
Audio level meters  
(Display of these is selected  
on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu  
screen.)  
Built-in speaker  
The audio from the built-in  
speaker is not output when an  
earphone is plugged into the  
EARPHONE jack.  
E-82  
PLAYBACK Outputting CH-3/CH-4 Channel Sound  
4 channels are available when the DV format is recorded with 12-bit, 32 kHz audio sampling. The GY-  
DV300 records audio on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels.When the GY-DV300 is used for playback of tapes  
with sound recorded on the CH-3 and CH-4 channels on another unit, the PB AUDIO SELECT item on  
the VTR menu screen must be set.  
MODE switch  
MODE  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT dial  
MENU button  
Setting  
TOP MENU screen  
Confirm that the MODE switch is set to VTR.  
MENU  
1. Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
V
S
D
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I
S
ST EM  
E T .  
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S PL AY  
C L OC K /  
E T .  
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T
C
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2. Using the SELECT dial, select the VTR SET item, and then  
ME NU A L L RE SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
press the SELECT dial.  
The VTR menu screen is displayed.  
3. Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the PB.  
AUDIO SELECT item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The setting area starts blinking.  
VTR menu screen  
4. Rotate the SELECT dial to make the settings.  
V TR  
CH1/CH2 : To reproduce the sound recorded during shooting.  
PB AU D I O S E L E CT CH1 /  
2
REM F F  
/
REW MODE F F / REW  
PAG E BACK  
MIX  
: To simultaneously reproduce the sound recorded  
during shooting and the sound after-recorded on  
CH-3 and CH-4.  
O
DRU M  
H
UR  
0 0 0 2 0 0  
CH3/CH4 : To reproduce the sound after-recorded on CH-3 and  
CH-4.  
5. When the SELECT dial is pressed, the set value is confirmed.  
Setting  
6. To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item before pressing the SELECT dial.  
E-83  
Connecting a Video Component  
with DV Connector  
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS  
Connecting the GY-DV300 to another video component equipped with DV I/O connector (IEEE1394  
standard) using a DV cable (optional) enables dubbing of digital signals with high picture quality and  
high-quality sound.  
When used in a cold environment, this becomes 3 minutes regardless of the setting.  
Memo:  
The GY-DV300 cannot be used as the recording component.  
REC START/STOP button  
MODE  
switch  
MODE  
CAM-B  
BAR  
CAM-A  
VTR  
button  
BAR  
AW  
DV connector  
DV connector  
AW button  
DV cable: VC-VDV204 (4P-4P)  
VC-VDV206 (4P-6P)  
When using the GY-DV300 as playback unit (dubbing to another videocassette)  
Pressing the BAR button during  
playback engages the still  
mode.  
When a still picture is dubbed,  
the dubbed picture will be  
coarse. Noise may also appear  
in the sound.  
When the BR-DV600EAs TC  
DUPLICATE mode is used, the  
time code data played back on  
the GY-DV300 can also be  
dubbed.  
1.Connect the units with the DV cable.  
2.Turn ON both units.  
3.Set the MODE switch on the GY-DV300 to VTR.  
4.Insert the videocassettes.  
GY-DV300: Insert the recorded videocassette.  
Recording unit: Insert the videocassette to be dubbed to.  
5.Press the BAR (f/w) button on the GY-DV300 to start playback.  
6.Start recording on the recording unit.  
For details, see the instructions to the unit used for recording.  
7.When dubbing is completed.  
Stop recording on the recording unit, and then press the AW (a)  
button on the GY-DV300 to stop playback.  
Memo:  
The operation methods differ with the characteristics and specifications of the connected equipment.  
Even if connection is possible, operation or data communication may sometimes be impossible to  
perform.  
When a D-9 (digital S) component is connected by means of IEEE1394, date and time data is not  
recorded on the D-9 component.  
If noise appears on the screen or the sound drops out, disconnect the DV cable and then connect it  
again or turn off the GY-DV300 before turning it on again.  
Audio noise may be heard when turning on/off the device connected to the DV connector or when  
switching video input. When performing these types of operations, turn the volume of the audio  
device, speakers, etc., connected to GY-DV301 to minimum.  
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When using the GY-DV301 as recording unit (dubbing from another videocassette)  
Date and time data: Data sent  
from the playback unit is recorded.  
Time code:The data generated by  
the GY-DV301s time code  
1.Connect the units with the DV cable.  
2.Turn ON both units.  
3.Set the MODE switch on the GY-DV301 to VTR.  
generator. ( See page 43, 46.)  
4.Insert the videocassettes.  
GY-DV301 : Insert the videocassette to be dubbed to.  
Player unit : Insert the recorded videocassette.  
5.Start playback on the playback unit.  
Time code  
For details, see the instructions to the unit used for playback.  
The playback picture from the playback unit appears on the  
GY-DV301s LCD screen and viewfinder screen.  
The DV input signal indicator ( DV ) is shown on the screens.  
6.Press the REC START/STOP button on the GY-DV301 to start  
recording.  
To temporarily pause the recording, press the REC START/  
STOP button.  
STBY DV  
To restart the recording, press the REC START/STOP  
button again.  
DV input signal  
indicator  
7.When dubbing is completed.  
Press the REC START/STOP button or the AW (a) button on  
the GY-DV301 to stop recording, and then stop playback on the  
playback unit.  
The GY-DV301 is provided with  
two REC START/STOP buttons:  
one on the rear section of the  
unit, and one on top of the  
handle.Both can be used for the  
operation.  
Recording the GY-DV300 Camera Image for Backup Through the DV Connector  
To use the GY-DV300 as camera and record a backup picture on another video component through the  
DV connector, set the MODE switch to CAM-Aor CAM-B.  
Memo:  
When using the BR-DV600EAs back-up recording function, backup can be set to start automatically  
in accordance with the status of remaining tape on the GY-DV300.  
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MENU SCREEN MENU Screen Structure (Shooting Mode)  
The MENU consists of multiple layers of menu screens.The following shows the MENU screen structure  
when the MODE switch on the rear section is set to CAM-Aor CAM-B. Separate menu screens are  
displayed for each position of the MODE switch (CAM-Aor CAM-Bposition). The current position of  
the MODE switch (e.g., CAM-Aor CAM-B) is indicated after the CAMERA SET and OPERATION SET  
items on the TOP MENU screen.  
SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen  
[
]
[
]
SY STE M  
1
/
2
SY STE M  
2
/
2
M I C 1  
I
NPU T S E L  
W I N D C UT M I C 1  
W I N D C UT M I C 2  
O F F  
FADE R  
T A L LY  
OF F  
ON  
OF F  
O
F F  
HANDL E ZOOM  
DATE R EC  
ASPE C T  
M
ED U M  
I
+
+
4 8 V M I C 1  
4 8 V M I C 2  
OF F  
OFF  
4 8K  
SP  
BAR S  
4
:
3
AUD I O MOD E  
REC MOD E  
N E T R EMOT E  
V F + L CD  
ON  
OF F  
LONG P AUSE  
N E X T PAG E  
T
I ME 3 0 M I N  
P AGE BACK  
PAGE B ACK  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen  
DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen  
The displayed screens  
differ with the setting of the  
MODE item (AUTO/  
MANUAL).  
The OPERATION SET  
items can only be selected  
when the MODE item is  
set to MANUAL.  
[
]
[
]
D I S P L AY  
1
/
2
D I S P LAY  
2
/ 2  
Z EBR A  
OF F  
T A PE R EMA I N  
ON  
L C D BR I G HT NE S S  
L C D CO LOR  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
T
T
I ME CODE  
I ME / DA T E  
ON  
D I SP L AY  
+
D I S P S T Y L E  
AUD I O LE V E L  
C EN T ER MAR K  
OUT PU T C HAR .  
P AG E BACK  
DATE T I ME  
L C D P E AK I NG  
V F BR I GH T NESS  
V F CO LOR  
ON  
OF F  
M I X  
V F P E AK I NG  
NE XT P AGE  
P AGE B ACK  
CAMERA menu screen  
TOP MENU screen  
MENU  
C AMER A [ A ]  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
MAS T ER BL ACK  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
ON  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
DE T A I  
DT L  
L
A
Y
I
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S
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V H BAL AN CE  
O
N
V . RE SO LU T  
AU TO K NEE  
BL ACK  
I
S PL AY  
ME RA  
E T .  
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S
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E T [ C AM - A  
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A
P
S
O
C
-
NORMA L  
ON  
ER AT  
I
N
.
[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
COL OR MAT R I X  
GAMMA  
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
NORMA L  
E X  
I
T
PAGE B ACK  
OPERATION menu screen  
Screen for presetting time code  
Indicates  
position of  
MODE  
[
]
T C P RES E T  
OPERA T I O N  
A
AE  
O F F  
:
:
:
0
0
0
0 0 0 0  
0
T C  
I R I  
S
AU TO  
S T E P  
AU TO  
ON  
S HU T T E R  
C
E AR  
CANC E L  
L
switch.  
WH I T E BA LA NC E  
O I  
S
CH 1 AU D I O L EVE L AU TO  
CH 2 AU D I O L EVE L AU TO  
PAGE BACK  
P AGE BACK  
Screen for setting date and time  
CLOCK/TC menu screen  
C LOCK  
T C PR E SE T  
C L OCK AD J US T  
DAT E S T YL E  
T I ME S T Y L E  
SEC D I S PL AY  
PAG E BAC K  
/
.
T C  
.
C L OCK ADJ US T  
.
.
D
T
T E ( DD / MM / Y Y ) 0 1 / 0 1  
/
0 1  
A
I
ME  
0 0 : 0 0  
DD / MM / Y Y  
2 4 HOUR  
ON  
Normal screen  
PAGE BACK  
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MENU Screen Structure  
(VTR Playback/DV Signal Mode)  
MENU SCREEN  
The following shows the MENU screen structure when the MODE switch on the rear section is set to  
VTR.  
VTR menu screen  
V TR  
PB AU D I O S E L E CT CH1 /  
2
REM F F  
/
REW MODE F F / REW  
PAG E BAC K  
D RUM HOUR  
0 0 0 2 0 0  
TOP MENU screen  
SYSTEM menu screen  
MENU  
SY STE M  
V
S
D
R
E T .  
.
REC MODE  
LONG P AUS E  
TALLY  
N E T R EMOT E  
V F + LCD  
SP  
I ME 3 0M I  
ON  
T
Y
I
S
(GY-DV301 only)  
ST EM  
E T .  
.
T
N
S
S PL AY  
C L OC K /  
E T .  
.
.
S
T
C
.
ON  
OF F  
MENU AL L RE SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
PAGE BACK  
DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen  
DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen  
[
]
D I S P L AY  
1
/
2
[
]
D I S P LAY  
2
/ 2  
Z EBR A  
OF F  
T A PE R EMA I N  
ON  
L C D BR I G HT NE S S  
L C D CO LOR  
L C D P E AK I NG  
V F BR I GH T NESS  
V F CO LOR  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
NORMA L  
T
T
I ME CODE  
I ME / DA T E  
ON  
D I SP L AY  
+
D I S P S T Y L E  
AUD I O LE V E L  
OUT PU T C HAR .  
P AG E BACK  
DATE T I ME  
ON  
M I X  
Normal screen  
V F P E AK I NG  
NE XT P AGE  
P AGE B ACK  
Screen for presetting time code  
CLOCK/TC menu screen  
T C P RES E T  
C LOCK  
T C PR E SE T  
C LOCK AD J US T  
DAT E S T YL E  
T I ME S T Y L E  
SEC D I S PL AY  
PAG E BAC K  
/
.
T C  
.
.
.
:
:
:
0
0
0
0 0 0 0  
0
T C  
DD / MM / Y Y  
2 4 HOUR  
ON  
C
E AR  
CANC E L  
L
P AGE BACK  
Screen for setting date and time  
C L OCK ADJ US T  
D
T
T E ( DD / MM / Y Y  
ME  
)
0 1 / 0 1  
0 0 : 0 0  
/
0 1  
A
I
PAGE BACK  
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MENU SCREEN Setting Menu Screens  
Various settings are made on the menu screens in accordance with the mode of usage of the GY-DV300.  
In the shooting mode, settings can be made on two separate sets of menus in accordance with the  
setting of the MODE switch (CAM-Aor CAM-B). The contents of settings are retained in the GY-  
DV300s memory also when the power is turned off.  
POWER switch  
MODE switch  
POWER  
OFF  
ON  
MENU  
button  
MODE  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
Menus cannot be set during a  
recording.  
Make the settings while observing the LCD screen or the  
viewfinder screen. If the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the DISPLAY  
[2/2] screen is set to MIX, the menu screen can also be viewed  
on a monitor connected to theVIDEO OUT orY/C OUT connector.  
In the shooting mode, the MODE  
item on the TOP MENU screen is  
used to decide whether the AUTO  
mode or MANUAL mode should  
be used.  
1.Set the POWER switch to ON.  
TOP menu screen  
2.Set the MODE switch. (CAM-A, CAM-B, VTR)  
MENU  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
Y
I
E
S
3.Press the MENU button for about 1 second.  
E T .  
.
S PL AY  
ME RA  
E T .  
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S
]
The TOP MENU screen appears.  
E T [ C AM - A  
.
.
.
.
A
P
S
O
C
-
ER AT  
I
N
.
[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
4.Select the menu screen to be set.  
Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the menu  
screen to be set, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The selected menu screen appears.  
Cursor  
Indicates  
position of  
MODE switch  
5.Select the menu item on the menu screen.  
Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the menu  
item to be set, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The setting area of the selected item starts blinking, and the  
desired value can now be set.  
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SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
6.Changing the set value.  
Rotate the SELECT dial to change the setting, and then press  
the SELECT dial.  
[
]
SY STE M  
1
/
2
M I C 1  
I
NPU T S E L  
W I N D C UT M I C 1  
W I N D C UT M I C 2  
I N T  
OF F  
O
F F  
The set value stops blinking and the setting is entered.  
+
+
4 8 V M I C 1  
4 8 V M I C 2  
OF F  
OF F  
4 8K  
SP  
AUD I O MOD E  
REC MOD E  
LONG P AUSE  
N E X T PAG E  
T
I ME 3 0 M I N  
To change multiple items, repeat the procedures in steps 5  
and 6 above.  
PAGE B ACK  
7.Return to the TOP MENU.  
Set value  
Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the PAGE  
BACK item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
[
]
SY STE M  
1
/
2
M I C 1  
I
NPU T S E L  
W I N D C UT M I C 1  
W I N D C UT M I C 2  
I N T  
To change settings on other menu screens, repeat the  
procedures in steps 4 to 7 above.  
ON  
O
F F  
+
+
4 8 V M I C 1  
4 8 V M I C 2  
OF F  
OF F  
4 8K  
SP  
AUD I O MOD E  
REC MOD E  
8.To return to the normal screen after completing the settings,  
use either of the following methods.  
LONG P AUSE  
N E X T PAG E  
T
I ME 3 0 M I N  
PAGE B ACK  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and align the cursor (f)  
with the EXIT item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
TOP menu screen  
MENU  
MODE  
MANU AL  
1 0  
E
S
D
C
O
R PHON  
S T EM  
L EV EL  
A
Y
I
E
S
E T .  
.
S PL AY  
ME RA  
E T .  
.
S
]
E T [ C AM - A  
.
.
.
.
A
P
S
O
C
-
ER AT  
I
N
.
[ C AM A ]  
C LOC K /  
T
.
MENU A L L R E SE T  
CANC E L  
E X  
I
T
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MENU SCREEN Contents of Menu Screens  
Different menu screens are displayed depending on whether the GY-DV300 is in the shooting mode or in  
the VTR playback mode.  
The setting values marked with the symbol in the explanations of the menu screens are the factory  
settings.  
TOP MENU Screen (Shooting Mode)  
Item  
MODE  
Set Value  
Contents  
Selects the shooting mode.  
AUTO : Auto shooting mode.  
MANUAL : Manual shooting mode.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Adjustment items can be set separately on the  
OPERATION menu screen.  
EARPHONE  
LEVEL  
MIN  
1
Sets the volume of the sound from the EARPHONE jack in the  
shooting mode. A higher value makes the sound louder.  
10  
20  
MAX  
SYSTEM SET  
DISPLAY SET  
CAMERA SET  
OPERATION  
Displays a menu screen related to the various functions available  
in the shooting mode.  
Displays a menu screen related to the display and brightness of  
the LCD screen and viewfinder screen.  
Displays a menu screen related to adjustment of the image  
quality of the camera image.  
Displays a menu screen for individual setting of AUTO/MANUAL  
adjustment items in the shooting mode. This is only valid when  
the MODE item is set to MANUAL.  
CLOCK/TC  
Displays a menu screen for setting the date and time and the  
time code.  
MENU ALL  
RESET  
CANCEL  
EXECUTE  
To select whether the settings on menu screens should be reset  
to the factory settings. When the reset operation is performed,  
the menu settings for the CAM-A, CAM-B and VTR playback  
modes are all reset to the factory settings.  
CANCEL : Not reset  
EXECUTE : Reset. When the reset operation is performed, the  
power is automatically turned ON again after it has  
been turned OFF.  
EXIT  
The normal screen returns when the SELECT dial is pressed  
while the cursor is aligned with this item.  
TOP MENU Screen(VTR Playback/DV Signal Mode)  
Item  
Set Value  
Contents  
VTR SET  
Displays a menu screen related VTR playback.  
SYSTEM SET  
DISPLAY SET  
Displays a menu screen related to the various functions.  
Displays a menu screen related to the display and brightness of  
the LCD screen and viewfinder screen.  
CLOCK/TC  
Displays a menu screen for setting the date and time and the  
time code.  
MENU ALL  
RESET  
CANCEL  
EXECUTE  
To select whether the settings on menu screens should be reset  
to the factory settings. When the reset operation is performed,  
the menu settings for the CAM-A, CAM-B and VTR playback  
modes are all reset to the factory settings.  
CANCEL : Not reset  
EXECUTE : Reset. When the reset operation is performed, the  
power is automatically turned ON again after it has  
been turned OFF.  
EXIT  
The normal screen returns when the SELECT dial is pressed  
while the cursor is aligned with this item.  
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The displayed menu screens of the SYSTEM Menu Screen differ with the shooting mode and the VTR  
mode.  
SYSTEM Menu Screen (Shooting mode)  
In the shooting mode, the SYSTEM Menu Screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen and 2/2 screen)  
SYSTEM 1/2 screen  
Item  
Set Value  
INT  
Contents  
MIC1 INPUT  
SEL  
Selects whether the built-in microphone or a microphone  
connected to the MIC 1 input connector should be used.  
INT : Use this setting when the built-in microphone should be used.  
XLR : Use this setting when a microphone connected to the MIC  
1 input connector should be used.  
XLR  
WIND CUT  
MIC1  
OFF  
ON  
Selects whether or not the wind noise picked up by the internal  
microphone or a microphone connected to the MIC 1 input  
connector is reduced.  
OFF: Not reduced.  
ON : Reduced.  
WIND CUT  
MIC2  
OFF  
ON  
Selects whether or not the wind noise picked up by a microphone  
connected to the MIC 2 input connector is reduced.  
OFF: Not reduced.  
ON : Reduced.  
+48V MIC1  
+48V MIC2  
OFF  
ON  
To set whether +48 V power should be supplied to a microphone  
connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 input connector.  
MIC 1 and MIC 2 are set separately.  
OFF  
OFF : +48 V power is not supplied.  
ON  
ON : +48 V power is supplied. Use this setting when a  
phantom microphone is used.  
Memo:  
“– – –” is displayed when the MIC1 INPUT SEL item is set to  
INT, and setting is not possible.  
AUDIO MODE  
32K  
48K  
Selects the sampling frequency for audio recording (common for  
CH-1 and CH-2)  
32K : Recording is performed with 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency  
48K : Recording is performed with 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling frequency  
*
4 channels are available when the DV format is recorded with  
12-bit, 32 kHz audio sampling. The GY-DV300 records audio on  
the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. The GY-DV300 does not allow  
after-recording.  
REC MODE  
SP  
Selects the recording speed mode.  
LP  
SP : Standard Play recording speed mode.  
LP : Long Play recording speed mode (recording time is 1.5  
times longer than in the SP mode.)  
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MENU SCREEN Contents of Menu Screens (cont’d)  
SYSTEM Menu Screens (Shooting mode) (Cont’d)  
Item  
Set Value  
Contents  
LONG PAUSE  
TIME  
3 MIN  
30 MIN  
Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protection mode is  
engaged when the recording-standby mode or still mode  
continues.  
Tape protection mode: Drum rotation stops automatically.  
When used in a cold environment, this becomes 3 minutes  
regardless of the setting.  
3 MIN : 3 minutes  
30 MIN : 30 minutes  
NEXT PAGE  
PAGE BACK  
The SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen appears when the SELECT dial  
is pressed.  
The TOP MENU returns when the SELECT dial is pressed.  
SYSTEM [2/2] Menu Screen  
Item Set Value  
FADER OFF  
Contents  
Selects whether fade is performed when recording is started and stopped.  
BLACK  
OFF  
: No fade.  
BLACK : Picture fades in from black screen when recording is  
started; fades out to black screen when recording is  
stopped.  
TALLY  
OFF  
ON  
Selects whether or not the TALLY lamp lights during recording.  
OFF: TALLY lamp does not light during recording.  
ON : TALLY lamp lights during recording  
HANDLE ZOOM  
SLOW  
MEDIUM  
HIGH  
Sets the zoom speed for when the ZOOM lever on the handle  
section is used.  
SLOW  
MEDIUM : Normal zoom operation speed  
FAST : Zoom operation is fast  
: Zoom operation is slow  
DATE REC  
BARS  
Selects the mode for recording the date and time on the tape.  
BARS+CAM When the date and time should be recorded on the tape, the  
TIME/DATE item must be set to DISP+REC on the DISPLAY  
[2/2] menu screen. Select the style of the time and date with the  
DISP STYLE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen.  
BARS  
BARS+CAM  
:
:
Recorded when built-in colour bar signal is output.  
Recorded when built-in colour bar signal and the  
camera image are output.  
ASPECT  
4:3  
LETTER  
Selects the image size of the recorded image.  
4:3 : To record with the normal screen size with an  
aspect ratio of 4:3.  
LETTER : To record with a LETTER BOX screen with an  
aspect ratio of 16:9 where the upper and lower part  
of the image is cut off.  
Memo:  
When the TIME/DATE item on the DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen  
is set to DISP+REC, settings indicated by “– – –” cannot be set.  
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SYSTEM Menu Screens (Shooting mode) (Contd)  
Item  
Set Value  
Contents  
NET REMOTE  
OFF  
ON  
Used when the optional network pack KA-DV300 is  
mounted. Selects whether the GY-DV300 should be controlled by  
external signals.  
OFF: Not controlled.  
ON : Controlled  
VF+LCD  
OFF  
ON  
Selects whether or not displays are shown simultaneously on  
both the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
OFF : Not shown simultaneously.  
ON : Shown simultaneously.  
PAGE BACK  
The SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen returns when the SELECT dial  
is pressed.  
SYSTEM Menu Screens (VTR Playback mode)  
Item  
Set Value  
SP  
Contents  
REC MODE  
(GY-DV301 only) LP  
Selects the recording speed mode when recording DV signals.  
SP: Standard recording speed  
LP : Long time recording speed mode (allows 1.5 times longer  
recording than in the SP mode on the same amount of tape.)  
LONG PAUSE  
TIME  
3 MIN  
30 MIN  
Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protection mode is  
engaged when the recording-standby mode or still mode  
continues.  
Tape protection mode: Drum rotation stops automatically.  
3 MIN : 3 minutes  
30 MIN : 30 minutes  
When used in a cold environment, this becomes 3 minutes  
regardless of the setting.  
TALLY  
(GY-DV301 only) ON  
OFF  
Selects whether or not the TALLY lamp should light when  
recording DV signals.  
OFF: The TALLY lamp does not light.  
ON : The TALLY lamp lights.  
NET REMOTE  
OFF  
Used when the optional network pack KA-DV300 is mounted.  
ON  
Selects when the GY-DV300 should be controlled by external  
signals.  
OFF: Not controlled.  
ON : Controlled  
VF+LCD  
OFF  
ON  
Selects whether or not displays are shown simultaneously on  
both the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
OFF : Not shown simultaneously.  
ON : Shown simultaneously.  
PAGE BACK  
The TOP MENU returns when the SELECT dial is pressed.  
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MENU SCREEN Contents of Menu Screens (contd)  
DISPLAY Menu Screen  
The DISPLAY Menu Screen consists of two screens (1/2 Screen and 2/2 Screen).  
DISPLAY [1/2] Menu Screen  
Item  
ZEBRA  
Set Value  
Contents  
OFF  
70 80%  
85 95%  
Selects whether zebra patterns should be shown on the LCD  
screen and the viewfinder screen, and sets the luminance level  
of the subject areas where the zebra pattern is displayed  
OVER 95% OFF: Not displayed.  
OVER 100% 70 80%  
: Zebra pattern displayed in areas with a luminance  
level of 70% to 80%.  
85 95%  
: Zebra pattern displayed in areas with a  
luminance level of 85% to 95%.  
OVER 95% : Zebra pattern displayed in areas with a  
luminance level above 95%.  
OVER 100% : Zebra pattern displayed in areas with a  
luminance level above 100%.  
Memo:  
When the MODE switch is set to VTR (VTR playback /DV  
mode), this item is not displayed.  
LCD  
BRIGHTNESS  
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
To brighten ... Make value higher  
To dim ... Make value lower  
MAX  
4
LCD COLOUR  
LCD PEAKING  
Adjusts the colour saturation of the LCD screen.  
Higher colour saturation..... Make value higher  
Lower colour saturation ..... Make value lower  
1
NORMAL  
1  
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen.  
To make contours sharper ...Make value higher  
To soften contours ... Make value lower  
4  
MIN  
VF  
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder screen.  
To brighten ...... Make value higher  
BRIGHTNESS  
To dim ............. Make value lower  
VF COLOUR  
VF PEAKING  
Adjusts the colour saturation of the viewfinder screen.  
Higher colour saturation..... Make value higher  
Lower colour saturation ..... Make value lower  
Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder screen.  
To make contours sharper ....... Make value higher  
To soften contours ................... Make value lower  
NEXT PAGE  
PAGE BACK  
The DISPLAY [2/2] menu screen returns when the SELECT dial  
is pressed. (Menu screen for selecting display items)  
The TOP MENU returns when the SELECT dial is pressed.  
DISPLAY [2/2] Menu Screen  
Item Set Value  
Contents  
TAPE REMAIN ON  
Selects whether the remaining tape time indication should be  
shown on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
ON : Displayed  
OFF  
OFF: Not displayed  
TIME CODE  
ON  
OFF  
Selects whether the time code should be shown on the LCD  
screen and the viewfinder screen.  
ON : Displayed  
OFF: Not displayed  
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DISPLAY Menu Screen (contd)  
Item  
Set Value  
Contents  
TIME/DATE  
DISP+REC Selects whether the date and time should be shown on the LCD  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
screen or the viewfinder screen, and whether the indications  
should be recorded on the tape.  
DISP+REC : Displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder  
screen and recorded on the tape.  
DISPLAY : Only displayed on the LCD screen or the  
viewfinder screen.  
When the mode switch is set  
toVTR, DISP + REC changes  
into OFF (D+R).  
In this case, TIME/DATE is  
neither displayed nor  
recorded.  
OFF  
: Neither displayed nor recorded.  
The conditions for recording the date and time are selected with  
the DATE REC item on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen.  
Memo:  
When DISP+REC is set, the ASPECT item on the SYSTEM [2/  
2] menu screen is fixed at 4:3.  
DISP STYLE  
DATE+TIME Selects the style of the date and time indication and whether this  
TIME  
DATE  
should be shown on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
DATE+TIME: Date and time are shown.  
TIME  
DATE  
: Time is shown.  
: Date is shown.  
AUDIO LEVEL  
ON  
OFF  
Selects whether the audio level meters should be shown on the  
LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
ON : Displayed  
OFF: Not displayed  
CENTER MARK OFF  
Sets whether or not a centre mark is displayed.  
ON : Displayed  
ON  
OFF : Not displayed  
Memo:  
When the MODE switch is set to VTR (VTR playback /DV  
mode), this item is not displayed.  
OUTPUT CHAR. OFF  
Selects whether on-screen-indications are displayed on a  
monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT or Y/C OUT connector.  
OFF : On-screen-indications are not displayed  
MIX  
MIX : On-screen-indications are displayed  
PAGE BACK  
The DISPLAY [1/2] menu screen returns when the SELECT dial  
is pressed.  
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MENU SCREEN Contents of Menu Screens (contd)  
CAMERA Menu Screen  
The CAMERA menu screen can only be set in the shooting mode.  
The position (CAM Aor CAM B) of the MODE switch is indicated after the menu title name.  
Item  
MASTER  
Set Value  
Contents  
Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) which is the reference  
of black.  
MAX  
9
BLACK  
To increase the pedestal level... Make value higher  
To decrease the pedestal level... Make value lower  
1
NORMAL  
-1  
DETAIL  
Adjusts the contour (detail) enhancement level.  
To sharpen contours .......... Make value higher  
To soften contours ............. Make value lower  
-9  
MIN  
MAX  
4
DTL. VH  
FREQUENCY  
Sets the direction, horizontal (H) or vertical (V), in which detail  
enhancement is applied more strongly.  
To apply stronger enhancement in H direction  
...................................... Make value higher  
To apply stronger enhancement in V direction  
...................................... Make value smaller  
1
NORMAL  
-1  
-4  
MIN  
V. RESOLUTION NORMAL  
Selects the increase of the vertical resolution.  
NORMAL: Standard vertical resolution (450 lines).  
V.MAX: Increased vertical resolution (540 lines)  
However, the sensitivity is degraded and the bright sections may  
be coloured depending on the subject.  
V.MAX  
AUTO KNEE  
OFF  
ON  
To select whether the auto knee function should operate.  
OFF: Does not operate.  
ON: Operates.  
AUTO KNEE function  
When shooting a foreground subject, such as a human being, etc., with a high-  
brightness background, if the brightness level is set for the foreground subject, the  
background image will be blurred with white. In such a case, a clearer background  
is obtained when the auto knee function is used.  
This function is effective especially in the following cases:  
When shooting a human being indoors with a view to the landscape out through  
a window.  
When shooting a human being in the shade on a fine day.  
When shooting a high-contrast scene.  
* If a fast-moving high-brightness section like a car in sunlight is shot, the auto  
knee function may change the brightness of the entire image along with the  
motion of the object. In this case, set the auto knee function to OFF.  
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CAMERA Menu Screen (Contd)  
Item  
BLACK  
Set Value  
Contents  
NORMAL  
STRETCH  
Selects the gain for the dark section of the image. Set to an  
appropriate position in accordance with the subject.  
COMPRESS NORMAL  
STRETCH  
: Standard mode.  
: By stretching the signal only for the dark section,  
contrast in the dark portion of the image is  
enhanced.  
COMPRESS : When an entire image is relatively light and the  
contrast is low, the gain of the dark section is  
compressed to increase the contrast.  
COLOR  
MATRIX  
ON  
OFF  
Sets the colour matrix.  
ON: The colour reproducibility is enhanced, but noise increases.  
OFF: The function is off.  
Memo:  
When the GAMMA item is set to CINEMA, the “– – –” indication  
will be shown for the COLOR MATRIX item and the item cannot  
be set.  
GAMMA  
NORMAL  
CINEMA  
Selects the gamma curve which determines the reproduction of  
black.  
NORMAL  
: Standard condition. Normally, this setting is  
used.  
CINEMA  
: Cinema mode. This setting is used to obtain a  
gamma curve similar to that of cinema movies.  
PAGE BACK  
The TOP MENU returns when the SELECT dial is pressed.  
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MENU SCREEN Contents of Menu Screens (contd)  
OPERATION Menu Screen  
The OPERATION menu screen can only be set in the manual shooting mode.  
The position (CAM Aor CAM B) of the MODE switch is indicated after the menu title name.  
The item values set off by the symbol are the factory settings when the MODE switch is set to CAM-A.  
The item values set off by the symbol are the factory settings when the MODE switch is set to CAM-B.  
Item  
Set Value  
ON  
Contents  
AE  
Sets the AE (automatic exposure) function to ON or OFF.  
ON : AE function operates.  
OFF  
Gain is set to ALC, shutter to EEI, and iris is set to auto  
iris.  
OFF: AE function does not operate.  
When ON, “– – –” is displayed for the following IRIS and  
SHUTTER items that cannot be set in this condition.  
IRIS  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Selects automatic or manual iris adjustment.  
Enabled when the AE item is OFF.  
AUTO  
: Selects the auto mode.  
MANUAL : Selects the manual mode.  
SHUTTER  
STEP  
VARIABLE  
Selects whether fixed shutter speed (STEP) or variable scanning  
rate should be employed for manual shutter speed adjustment.  
Enabled when the AE item is OFF.  
STEP  
: Enables setting of different fixed shutter speeds.  
(1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000)  
VARIABLE : For changing the shutter speed at variable  
scanning rate. Selected when shooting computer  
monitor screens, etc. (50.1 Hz to 2067.8 Hz)  
WHITE  
AUTO  
Selects automatic or manual white balance adjustment.  
BALANCE  
PUSH AUTO AUTO: Selects the auto mode.  
PUSH AUTO: Selects the manual mode.  
OIS  
OFF  
Selects whether or not camera-shake compensation should  
ON  
operate.  
OFF: Not operating.  
ON : Operating.  
CH1 AUDIO  
LEVEL  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Selects whether the recording level adjustment of the CH1  
channel sound is performed automatically or manually.  
AUTO  
: Selects the auto mode.  
MANUAL : Selects the manual mode.  
CH2 AUDIO  
LEVEL  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Selects whether the recording level adjustment of the CH2  
channel sound is performed automatically or manually.  
AUTO  
: Selects the auto mode.  
MANUAL : Selects the manual mode.  
PAGE BACK  
The TOP MENU returns when the SELECT dial is pressed.  
E-98  
CLOCK/TC Menu Screen  
Item  
Set Value  
Contents  
TC PRESET  
The screen for setting the time code appears when the SELECT  
dial is pressed. ( See page 45.)  
CLOCK  
The screen for setting the date and time appears when the  
ADJUST  
SELECT dial is pressed. ( See page 41.)  
DATE STYLE  
YY/MM/DD For selecting the style of the date display.  
MM/DD/YY YY/MM/DD:Year/Month/Date display style.  
DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY: Month/Date/Year display style.  
DD/MM/YY: Date/Month/Year display style.  
TIME STYLE  
SEC DISPLAY  
PAGE BACK  
24 HOUR  
12 HOUR  
For selecting the style of the time display.  
24 HOUR : Displays the time using the 24-hour system.  
12 HOUR : Displays the time using the 12-hour system.  
ON  
OFF  
For selecting whether to include the seconds in the time display.  
ON : Seconds are displayed.  
OFF: Seconds are not displayed.  
The TOP MENU returns when the SELECT dial is pressed.  
VTR Menu Screen  
The VTR menu screen can only be set in the VTR playback mode.  
Item  
Set Value  
CH1/2  
Contents  
PB AUDIO  
SELECT  
Used to select which channels to reproduce when playing back a  
tape with sound recorded on 4 channels.  
MIX  
CH3/4  
CH1/2 : To reproduce the sound recorded on CH-1 and CH-2.  
The GY-DV300 records audio on the CH-1 and CH-2  
channels during shooting.  
MIX  
: To simultaneously reproduce the sound of all four  
channels.  
CH3/4 : To reproduce the sound of the CH-3 and CH-4  
channels.  
Memo:  
The GY-DV300 does not allow after-recording on the CH-3 and  
CH-4 channels.  
REM FF/REW  
MODE  
FF/REW  
SEARCH  
This selects the operation when the FF or REW command is  
received when the GY-DV300 is controlled by the Non-liner  
editing controller.  
FF/REW : Fast forward or rewind operation. Normally, use this  
setting.  
SEARCH: FWD search or REV search operation. Use this  
setting if Cue up operation is not performed correctly when this  
item is set to FF/REW.  
PAGE BACK  
The TOP MENU (VTR) returns when the SELECT dial is  
pressed.  
DRUM HOUR  
Indicates the accumulated hours of drum running time.  
The cursor (f) cannot be aligned with this item.  
E-99  
TROUBLESHOOTING Alarm Indications and Actions  
The GY-DV300 displays messages in the case of improper operation, notices on remaining battery power and  
tape and warnings in the case of abnormalities duringVTR operation on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
The TALLY lamp also blinks when the remaining battery power or tape becomes low.  
TALLY  
lamp  
Indication  
Screen  
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!  
A
Indications on the LCD screen/Viewfinder screen  
Improper operation and notices  
Indication  
Condition  
Remedy  
CLOSE CASSETTE The cassette cover is open.  
Close the cassette cover.  
COVER!  
The GY-DV300 does not operate  
when the cassette cover is open.  
NO TAPE  
Displayed when no videocassette Insert a videocassette.  
is loaded.  
REC INHIBIT  
Displayed when an unrecordable Set the switch on the back of the cassette  
videocassette (the switch on the is set to “REC”.  
back of the cassette is set to  
“SAVE”) is loaded.  
1394 INHIBIT  
(GY-DV301 only)  
Displayed if an attempt to record is Input the DV signal.  
made when no DV signal is input.  
COPY INHIBIT  
Displayed when attempt to record A copy-guard protected signal cannot be  
a copy-guard protected signal is recorded.  
made.  
COPY GUARD  
Displayed when an attempt is  
Copy-guarded tapes cannot be played  
made to playback a copy-guarded back.  
tape.  
LOW VOLTAGE  
Displayed when remaining  
battery power becomes low.  
Prepare a charged battery or replace the  
battery immediately.  
TAPE NEAR END  
The remaining tape is 3 minutes To continue the recording, prepare a new  
or less. (Only displayed in the  
shooting mode.)  
tape or replace with a new tape  
immediately.  
TAPE END  
Displayed when the tape has run  
out.  
TAPE BEGIN  
Displayed when the tape is at  
begining position  
CASSETTE COVER Displayed when the cassette cover  
OPEND!  
was opened during recording.  
CASS.CARRIAGE  
UNLOCK  
Displayed when the cassette cover Lock the cassette holder correctly.  
is closed but the cassette holder is  
not locked.  
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G WARNINGS  
Indication  
Condition  
VTR operation and remedy  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED!  
Displayed in case of video head Operation : Continues  
clogging. (Head clogging is  
detected and indicated during  
edit search in the recording  
mode and during playback.)  
Remedy : Clean the head with the  
special head cleaning tape.  
GSee page 10.)  
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Operation : Attempts to operate are  
rejected.  
VTR WARNING  
(DEW)  
Displayed when condensation  
occurs in the GY-DV300.  
Remedy : Leave the GY-DV300 with  
the power turned ON until  
the indication disappears.  
Operation : Operation stops. All  
attempts to operate are  
rejected.  
VTR WARNING  
(HARD)  
Displayed when abnormakity  
occurs in the GY-DV300.  
Remedy : This condition can be  
cancelled by setting the  
POWER switch to OFF”  
and then back to ON”  
again. In some cases,  
however, the tape may be  
damaged. Please consult  
the person in charge of  
professional video  
equipment at your nearest  
JVC-authorized service  
agent.  
VTR WARNING  
(TAPE)  
The tape is cut  
Operation : Operation stops.  
Remedy : Take out the cassette tape.  
TALLY lamp  
This lamp blinks when the remaining battery voltage becomes low or the remaining tape is near end.  
(In shooting mode only)  
Blinking Condition  
Remaining Battery/Tape  
No more remaining battery power.  
Slow blinking  
(1 time per sec)  
Remaining tape time is 3 minutes or less.  
Fast blinking  
Tape has run out.  
(4 timer per sec)  
Abnormality in VTR.  
Memo:  
The GY-DV300 is a microcomputer-controlled piece of equipment, which may malfunction due to  
external noise or interference. In this case, turn the power OFF, and then turn it ON again.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING In Case of Difficulty  
Symptoms  
Troubles, Checks and Remedial Actions  
Power cannot be switched ON.  
Is power supply connected properly?  
Is battery pack charged?  
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.  
Operation buttons on the  
GY-DV300 fail to work.  
Is the cassette cover open?  
The GY-DV300 remains inoperative as long as the cassette door  
is open.  
Is a tape inserted?  
Recording is not possible.  
Is the switch on cassette set to REC? If it is set to SAVE, set  
it to REC.  
Is the MODE switch set to CAM-AorCAM-B? If set to VTR,  
shooting is not possible.  
The camera image does not  
appear on the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder.  
Is the MODE switch set to CAM-AorCAM-B? If set to VTR,  
the camera image is not output.  
Image on the LCD screen or the  
viewfinder screen looks dark or  
unclear.  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen or viewfinder screen.  
Check if the ND filter switch is set to ON.  
Is the iris closed?  
Is the shutter speed setting too fast?  
Manual adjustments, such as  
Is the shooting mode the AUTO mode?  
adjustment of shutter speed, gain, Is AE mode ON?  
iris, etc. not possible.  
To enable manual adjustments, set the AE item on the  
OPERATION menu screen to OFF.  
Camera-shake compensation  
does not work.  
Is the OIS item on the OPERATION menu screen set to OFF?  
Set to ON to activate the camera-shake compensation function.  
The sound from the built-in  
microphone is not input.  
Is the MIC1 INPUT SEL item on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
set to XLR?  
To use the built-in microphone, set to INT.  
The sound from the microphone  
connected to the MIC 1 input  
connector is not input.  
Is the MIC1 INPUT SEL item on the SYSTEM [1/2] menu screen  
set to INT?  
To use the microphone connected to the MIC 1 input connector,  
set to XLR.  
Noise interferes with playback  
video.  
Video head may be clogged with dirt.  
Clean head with the special head cleaning tape.  
(
G
See page 10.)  
Noise appears when playing back When a tape recorded on another unit is played back or used  
a tape recorded on another unit.  
for recording, this phenomenon may occur due to tracking errors.  
The transient section between  
scenes recorded on other units  
and those recorded on the  
GY-DV300 may appear disturbed.  
Sound is not heard from the built- Sound is not output from the built-in speaker in the recording  
in speaker in the recording mode.  
mode. The built-in speaker outputs the playback sound.  
No sound during playback.  
Is the PB AUDIO SEL item on the VTR menu screen set to  
CH3/4?  
To output the sound recorded during shooting, set to CH1/CH2.  
E-102  
Symptoms  
Troubles, Checks and Remedial Actions  
Mosaic-type noise appears during This is a phenomenon caused by the digital characteristics.  
search. This is not a malfunction.  
Playback does not start even if the Is the MODE switch set to VTR?  
playback button is pressed.  
Playback is not possible if the switch is set to CAM-Aor CAM-  
B.  
DV signal input not possible.  
The GY-DV300 is not capable of recording DV signals.  
Is the MODE switch set to VTR?  
Input of DV signal is not possible if the switch is set to CAM-A”  
or CAM-B. (GY-DV301 only)  
Cassette cannot be ejected after  
the power is turned ON.  
The capacity of the power supply may be insufficient. Check  
the power voltage.  
E-103  
OTHERS Displaying the Hour Meter Display  
The GY-DV300 indicates the accumulated hours of drum running time by means of the HOUR METER  
displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder screen.  
Display of the HOUR METER is selected by the DRUM HOUR item on the VTR menu screen.  
This is used as yardstick for periodical maintenance. ( GSee page 9.)  
G
MODE  
switch  
POWER switch  
POWER  
OFF  
ON  
MENU  
button  
MODE  
CAM-B  
CAM-A  
VTR  
GAIN  
SHUTTER  
MENU  
SELECT  
dial  
TOP MENU screen  
1. Set the POWER switch to ON.  
MENU  
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2. Set the MODE switch to VTR.  
ST EM  
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C L OC K /  
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MENU AL L RE SE T  
CANC E L  
3. Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.  
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4. Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the VTR  
SET item, and then press the SELECT dial.  
The VTR menu screen is displayed.  
VTR menu screen  
The accumulated drum running time is indicated after the  
DRUM HOUR item on the VTR menu screen.  
V TR  
PB AU D I O S E L E C T CH1 / CH 2  
REM F F  
/
REW MODE F F / REW  
PAG E BAC K  
DRUM H OUR  
0 0 2 0 0  
5. To return to the normal screen, use either of the following  
methods.  
Press the MENU button  
or  
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT  
item from theTOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT  
dial.  
Indicates accumulated  
drum running time  
E-104  
OTHERS If dirt penetrates into the interior of viewfinder  
If dirt penetrates into the viewfinder, take off the rubber ring from the base of the viewfinder and remove  
the dirt using a lens blower. Return the rubber ring to its original position after cleaning.  
Lens blower  
Remove  
rubber ring  
E-105  
OTHERS Installing the ferrite core  
To retain electromagnetic compatibility, use ferrite cores provided when connecting to tha cables.  
There are two types of ferrite cores, a small and a medium sized type. Both should be attached at the  
cable end that is close to the camera.  
Ferrite core (small)  
DC cable  
DC cable  
Wind the cable once around the ferrite core  
(small), and connect the cable to the DC INPUT  
connector on the camera.  
Wind once  
Ferrite core (medium)  
Earphone cable  
Earphone cable  
Wind the cable once around the ferrite core  
(medium), and connect the cable to the  
EARPHONE jack.  
Wind once  
Ferrite core (small)  
Y/C cable  
Y/C cable  
Pass the cable through the ferrite core (small),  
and connect the cable to theY/C OUT connector  
to the camera.  
E-106  
OTHERS Specifications  
CAMERA SECTION  
Record/Play time  
F.F/Rewind time  
: 60 minutes (With M-  
DV60ME cassette, SP  
Mode)  
90 minutes (With M-  
DV60ME cassette, LP  
Mode)  
Image pickup devices: 1/3-inch interline CCD × 3  
Colour separation optical system :  
F1.6 3-colour separation  
prism  
Number of effective pixels :  
440,000 pixels ((H) 752 ×  
(V) 582)  
: Approx. 2 minutes (With  
M-DV60ME cassette)  
Colour system  
: PAL (wide-band R-Y, B-Y  
encoder)  
: EBU standard colour bar  
[VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM]  
Recording format : 8-bit, 13.5 MHz, 4:2:0  
component recording  
Colour bars  
Sync system  
: Internal sync (built-in  
SSG)  
[AUDIO SIGNAL SYSTEM]  
Recording format : 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel  
Lens magnification : 14X (optical)  
Optical filter  
Sensitivity  
: 1/32 ND built-n  
: F11, 2000 lx  
PCM audio/12-bit, 32 kHz  
4-channel PCM audio (re-  
cording only 2 channels)  
Minimum illumination :  
2.65 lx (F1.6, LOLUX  
mode) Calculated value  
Frequency response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz (in 48 kHz  
mode)  
Gain  
: 3 dB to 18 dB (1 dB step),  
ALC, LOLUX  
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS  
Electronic shutter speed :  
1/120, 1/250, 1/500,  
Video signal output : 1 V (p-p), 75 ohms un-  
balanced composite out-  
1/1000, 1/2000  
put. (BNC)  
Variable scan speed : 50.1 Hz to 2067.8 Hz  
YC output  
: Y 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms un-  
balance  
Contour correction : Horizontal: dual-edged.  
Vertical: dual-edged  
C 0.3V (p-p) 75 ohms un-  
balance (4P)  
LENS SECTION  
Microphone input  
: 55 dBs, 3 kohms bal-  
anced, phantom power  
supply +48 V output sup-  
ported (XLR 3-P, 2 sys-  
tems)  
Focal length  
: f = 5.6 mm 78.4 mm  
Max. aperture  
: 1:1.6 (WIDE) 1:2.8  
(TELE)  
Minimum distance to subject :  
1.0 m (full zoom range)  
Audio output  
: 8 dBs, 1 kohms, un-  
balanced (RCA)  
Camera-shake compensation range :  
Earphone output  
: 60 dBs to 28 dBs, at 8-  
ohm load (monaural mini-  
jack)  
±0.3 degrees  
[ VTR SECTION]  
Recording format  
: DV format SD specifica-  
tion  
DV connector  
DC input  
: 4P  
: 6V to 12V DC  
Format  
: MiniDV  
Built-in microphone : Unidirectional, sensitivity  
Tape speed  
: 18.831 mm/sec (SP  
mode), 12.568 mm/s (LP  
mode)  
40 dBs  
E-107  
OTHERS Specifications (cont’d)  
GENERAL  
Power consumption : 7.2 V  
2.0A  
---  
Mass  
: Approx. 1.4 kg (without  
battery)  
Allowable operating temperatures :  
0 °C to 40 °C  
Allowable operating humidity :  
30% to 80% RH  
Allowable storage temperatures :  
20 °C to 60 °C  
ACCESSORIES  
Instruction Manual : x 1  
Ferrite core  
: x 3  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
Battery Pack : BN-V428  
AC power adapter (battery pack charger) :  
AA-P30  
Microphone  
: MV-P615U  
MV-P618U  
Microphone holder : KA-A33  
Network pack  
DV cable  
: KA-DV300  
: VC-VDV204 (4P-4P)  
VC-VDV206 (4P-6P)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
E-108  
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (unit: mm)  
W
T
V O L U M E  
E J E C T  
302  
357  
CH-1  
CH-2  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
ND FILTER  
IRIS  
FOCUS  
ON  
AUTO  
MANU  
OFF  
DV CAMCORDER GY-DV300  
PUSH  
AUTO  
E-109  

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