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TECHNOLOGY - HARDWARE
Presently only the JVC DV500 is covered in this section.
Overview
The JVC GY DV500 is a high-quality, low-cost (by broadcast standards)
digital video camcorder suited to the professional, corporate or higher
education sector (used in DCU). It has all the functionality of a broadcast
camcorder, but within a MiniDV format.
While HDV is now starting to supercede miniDV as a tape
format, the basic technical functionality of the camcorder, which is to
offer manual control over parameters, remains consistent across most makes
and models. So, if you can master this camcorder you will have a good
understanding of any other make you may encounter in the future.
Main Features
It features a MiniDV tape mechanism; 3 X 1/2 inch CCDs; 500 lines resolution
(from the tape); black and white 1.5 inch viewfinder (with menu display);
Fujinon S14x7.3 lens; Two audio channels at either 16 bit 48kHz or 12
bit 32kHz; IDX lithium ion battery; two 3-pin XLR mic/line inputs with
phantom power; on camera microphone; built in filters for: 3200K, 5600K,
5600K + 1/64 ND (neutral density); Variable scan rate - suitable for shooting
computer monitors; Shutter speeds ranging: 1/120s - 1/250s - 1/500s -
1/1000s - 1/2000s; Gain selection (boots video signal): 13db, 0db, 6db,
9db, 12db, 18db; Lolux switch set at 33db; An on-camera speaker and headphone
socket; There is also a tripod plate to attach the camcorder to a tripod.
DV500 Functionality
Click on the 'DV500 Fuctionality' link in the left column or the 'Next'
arrow to start your technical tour of the DV500. You can rollover any
part of the camcorder that you wish to find out information about, and
then be linked to an textual explanation by clicking on that item.
DV500 Video Tutorials
Click on the 'DV500 Video Tutorials' link in the left column to get an
overview of how to set up and use basic camcorder settings. If possible
it would be useful to have the DV500 beside you when viewing the lessons.
You will need QuickTime
installed on your machine to view these tutorials.
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