Datasheet

Light weight ergonomic design
This handheld camcorder weighs only 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs.), giving you the
flexibility and mobility you need for any type of application. The ergonomic
design makes operation easier, allowing you to capture
the action in any situation. All important controls
are clustered on the outside of the
camera within easy reach. Controls
are shaped differently, allowing
easy identification by touch alone.
An optional shoulder adapter is
available, allowing you to support
the camcorder on the shoulder
to stabilize shooting.
Versatile, user-friendly design with professional functions
2.5-inch LCD
display
The 200,000-pixel 2.5"
color TFT LCD monitor
provides a high-resolution
image during shooting or
instant replay with 440 TV
lines, and adjustable
peaking and zebras. Time,
status, mode, and other
information is also displayed.
You can tilt the monitor (180°
up and 90° down) for high-
angled overhead shooting and low-angle shots.
Systematic menu screens for easy control
The convenient menu system lets you quickly set and switch most basic
functions while referring to the LCD display, viewfinder or on monitor.
System 1/2 menu
MIC1 INPUT SEL: Selects the built-in microphone or the MIC1
input connector as the audio source.
WIND CUT MIC: Eliminates wind noise picked up by the built-
in microphone or the MIC1/2 input connector.
+48 V MIC1/2 : Supplies 48 V phantom power to the
microphone connected to MIC1 or MIC2
inputs.
AUDIO MODE: Selects 32 kHz or 48 kHz audio sampling
frequency.
REC MODE: Sets the recording speed to SP or LP.
LONG PAUSE TIME:Sets the maximum Pause/Still duration to 3
minutes or 30 minutes. After the set time
has elapsed, the tape mechanism goes to
the Standby mode.
FADER: Enables fade from black when recording
starts.
TALLY: Lights the tally lamp during recording.
HANDLE ZOOM Sets the zoom speed for the camera handle
SPEED: control only. Three speeds are available.
DATE REC: Sets Time & Date recording modes.
ASPECT: Sets the aspect ratio to 4:3, 16:9 (letterbox),
SET UP: Adds 7.5 IRE setup to analog video output
signals.
CAMERA menu
MASTER BLACK: Sets the pedestal level.
DETAIL: Sets the thickness of the detail contour lines.
DTL. VH BALANCE: Emphasizes vertical or horizontal contour.
V. RESOLUTION: Adjusts the vertical resolution.
AUTO KNEE: Activates auto knee to obtain balanced
intensity.
BLACK: Adjusts the amount of detail in the blacks.
COLOR MATRIX: Sets the color matrix to improve color
reproduction.
GAMMA: Selects an S-shaped gamma curve to
produce film-like color gradations.
OPERATION menu
AE: Activates the auto exposure function (Gain:
ALC, shutter: EEI, iris: auto iris).
IRIS: Sets the iris mode to the Auto or Manual
mode.
SHUTTER: Sets the shutter speed to fixed steps values
or to variable scan mode.
WHITE BALANCE: Sets the white balance to the Auto or Manual
mode.
OIS: Activates the optical image stabilizer.
CH1/2 AUDIO LEVEL: Selects the Auto or Manual mode for
audio recording level adjustment.
0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder
The high-resolution viewfinder shows your subject in full color, making it
easy to locate and frame your subject with the monitor closed. As the view
angle can be adjusted, you can follow the target easily. For low-
angle shooting, the viewfinder can be raised about 70
degrees.
MIC1 INPUT SEL XLR
WIND CUT MIC1 OFF
WIND CUT MIC2 OFF
+48V MIC1 OFF
+48V MIC2 OFF
AUDIO MODE 48K
REC MODE SP
LONG PAUSE TIME 3MIN
SYSTEM[1/2]
FADER OFF
TALLY ON
HANDLE ZOOM SPEED FAST
DATE REC CAM
ASPECT 4:3
NET REMOTE ON
SET UP OFF
SYSTEM[2/2]
MASTER BLACK NORMAL
DETAIL NORMAL
DTL.VH BALANCE MID
V.RESOLUTION NORMAL
AUTO KNEE ON
BLACK NORMAL
COLOR MATRIX ON
GAMMA CINEMA
CAMERA[A]
AE OFF
IRIS AUTO
SHUTTER STEP
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
OIS ON
CH1 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO
CH2 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO
OPERATION[A]
System menu (1)
System menu (2)
Camera menu
Operation menu
DV input/output
connector
This allows bi-
directional transfer
of a high-quality
compressed digital
motion-picture
signal to a
computer, D-9
decks, a non-linear
editing system or to
another DV recorder.
Continuous recording mode
When the GY-DV300U is connected to
a BR-DV600UA recorder via the DV
connector, the BR-DV600UA will start
recording 5 minutes before the tape
ends in the GY-DV300U. This allows
continuous shooting without
interruption for extended periods.
Long-time battery recording
With low-power consumption design and the BN-V428U high capacity
battery, this camcorder can be operated for up to 84 minutes (with VF ON).
And since these are consumer-use batteries, replacements are easy to
obtain.
Battery pack
BN-V428U
Continuous operation time for GY-DV300U 120 min.
Continuous operation time for GY-DV300U+KA-DV300U 84 min.
* Differs depending on operating conditions.
Time/date recording
Time and date can be recorded on the tape. Time and date can even be
recorded during the built-in color bar output (in 4:3 mode only).
Other features
m Zebra pattern (4-step)
m Built-in color bar (conforming to SMPTE RS-170A)
m Variable scan shutter
m XLR microphone connector x 2
m 1/32 ND filter
m Fade black function
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