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4. POWER SUPPLY
REMAINING BATTERY POWER DISPLAY
After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the
GY-DV5000 automatically stops operation if the battery
power operation is continued.
Operating Time with Battery Pack
When the VF-P115B is used as the viewfinder and a fully
charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous
operating time is as follows:
● Battery operating time may differ depending on the age of
the battery, charging conditions and the operating
environment, etc. Use the values in the table on the left for
approximate reference times.
● Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environment.
● Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens and
LCD are used frequently.
Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time (at 25 ˚C)
NP-1B 60 minutes
Magnum 14 130 minutes
NP-L40 80 minutes
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE BATTERY PACK
● When the battery pack is not in use, it must be stored in a
cool, dry place.
Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be
subject to a high temperature (under direct sunlight in a car,
etc.), this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten 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.
Recharging
● Recharge the battery pack after completely 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.
● If the battery pack is recharged with its internal temperature
raised immediately after use, recharging may not be
performed completely.
To display the remaining battery power accurately, set the
BATTERY TYPE item on the OTHERS (2/2) menu screen
in accordance with the type of the battery pack in use.
☞ See “BATTERY TYPE” on page 78.
When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, the
following warnings will be generated.
■ Viewfinder screen or LCD monitor
When a Status screen is displayed (excluding the Status 2
screen in the Camera mode)
● Voltage indication: Blinks
● Alarm indication: LOW VOLTAGE displayed.
■ Viewfinder lamps
BATT lamp and TALLY lamp: Blinks
■ BACK TALLY lamp on camera: Blinks
■ Monitoring loudspeaker and PHONES jack: Alarm sound
1.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
The unit turns on in Camera mode.
■ The operation differs according to whether the unit is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode.
When the MODE switch is pressed upward, the mode is changed.
The Camera indicator or VTR indicator comes on in accordance with the selected mode.
Mode
Camera mode
VTR mode
Operation
The GY-DV5000 enters the record mode. The camera image is displayed in the viewfinder or
on the LCD monitor. When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV5000 enters the
record-standby mode automatically. “STBY” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication
area of the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. In this condition, press the VTR trigger button to
start recording.
* Playback is also possible in the Camera mode.
Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP button is pressed to set the VTR
operation mode indicator to indicate STOP.
The GY-DV5000 enters the VTR playback mode. The camera image will not be displayed in
the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV5000 enters
the stop mode.
“STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder.
5-1 Turning the Power ON
MODE
indicator
POWER
switch
MODE
switch
Turning the Power OFF
1.
Place the GY-DV5000 in the record-standby or STOP mode.
2.
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
3.
Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC IN connector. (When the camera is not going to be used for a longer
period.)
CAUTION:
● Do not set the POWER switch to OFF while 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 OFF during a recording, wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power on
again.
● Always set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply
Do not turn the battery pack or AC power supply OFF while the POWER switch on the camera is still set to ON.
