JVC GY-DV550 Introduction, Main Unit Configuration, Main Features, Time Code Operation

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CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION

 

MAIN FEATURES

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1.

INTRODUCTION

 

1-1

Main Unit Configuration

6

1-2

Precautions for Proper Use

7

1-3

Routine and Periodical Maintenance

8

1-4

Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape

8

1-5

Videocassette to be Used

9

1-6

Battery Pack to be Used

9

1-7

Condensation

9

1-8

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

9

2.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

2-1

Front Section

10

2-2

Right Side Section

12

2-3

Left Side Section

18

2-4

Top Section

19

2-5

Adapter Section

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2-6

Rear Section

22

2-7

Counter Display Contents

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2-8

Lens (optional)

25

2-9

1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional)

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2-10 Indications in Viewfinder

27

 

• Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder

27

 

• Viewfinder Screen Display

27

PREPARATIONS

 

3.BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUST- MENTS

3-1

Basic System

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3-2

Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional)

33

3-3

Attaching the Viewfinder

33

3-4

Attaching the Microphone (provided)

34

3-5

Attaching the Microphone (optional)

34

3-6

Attaching the Tripod Base (provided)

35

3-7

Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder (VF-P400)

35

3-8

Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries ..

36

4.

POWER SUPPLY

 

4-1

AC Operation

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4-2

Battery Pack Operation

37

 

• Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack

38

 

• Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack

39

 

• Remaining Battery Power Display

40

 

• Precautions for the Battery Pack

40

BASIC OPERATIONS

 

5.

PREPARATIONS

 

5-1

Turning the Power ON

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5-2

Cassette Loading and Unloading

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5-3

Setting the Date and Time

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6.

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE

 

 

SHOOTING

 

6-1

 

Camera Settings

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6-2

 

Screen Size (4:3/16:9 aspect ratio) Mode Selection

44

6-3

 

Viewfinder Adjustment

45

6-4

 

External Monitor Adjustment

45

6-5

 

Back Focus Adjustment

46

6-6

 

White Balance Adjustment

47

 

 

• White Balance Adjustment

47

 

 

Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW)

47

6-7

 

Mixing Characters to MONITOR OUT

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6-8

 

Switch Settings of the VCR Section

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6-9

 

Audio Input Signal Selection

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6-10

Audio Input Level Adjustment

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6-11

Monitoring Audio during Recording

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7.

SHOOTING OPERATION

 

7-1

Basic Recording Operation

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7-2

VCR Save Mode

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7-3

If Unit is Left in Record-Pause (Standby) Mode

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7-4

Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Pause Mode

 

(Recording Check Function)

56

7-5

Recording External Video Signals

57

7-6

Recording with an External VCR

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8.

PLAYBACK MODE

 

8-1

Playback Procedure

60

8-2

Fast-Forward, Rewind

61

8-3

Search

61

APPLICATION

 

9.

TIME CODE OPERATION

 

9-1

 

Displaying Time Code

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9-2

 

Presetting and Recording of Time Code

62

 

 

• Time Code Presetting Procedure

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• Presetting User's Bit Data

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9-3

 

Recording Time Codes by Slave-Locking the Built-in

 

 

 

Time Code Generator with External TCG

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9-4

 

Recording Time Codes in Continuation of

 

 

 

Time Codes Recorded on Tape

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9-5

 

Reproducing Time Codes

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10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION

 

10-1 Explanation of the S.S.F. Function

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10-2 How to Use the S.S.F. Function

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10-3

Deleting S.S.F. Data

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10-4

Resetting S.S.F. Data

68

10-5

Writing S.S.F. Data to Tape

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10-6

Outputting S.S.F. Data

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11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

 

11-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector 70

11-2 Connecting a PC

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12. SETUP MENU

 

12-1 VCR Setup Menu

72

 

• VCR Setup Menu Configuration

72

 

• Displaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus

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• VCR Setup Menu Contents

74

12-2 Camera Menu Screen Flow

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12-3 How to Select from the Camera Menu

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12-4 VF Display Screen

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12-5 OPERATION Screen

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12-6 PROCESS Screen

80

12-7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen

81

12-8 SKIN COLOR ADJUST Screen

81

12-9 FILE MANAGE Screen

82

12-10SETUP Screen

83

12-11

TIME DATE Screen

84

12-12

Resetting of Camera Menu Setting Values

85

13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

 

13-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW)

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13-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment

87

 

• Adjustment of Lens Iris

87

 

Zebra Pattern Display during Manual Adjustment

87

13-3 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor 88

13-4 Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment

89

 

• Gain Switching

89

 

• Gain Boost under LOLUX Condition

89

13-5 Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject

90

 

• Switch Functions

90

 

• Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Function

90

13-6 How to Use Skin Tone Detail

91

13-7 Connecting the Local Remote Control Unit

93

13-8 Connecting the Camera Remote Control Unit

94

OTHERS

 

14. OTHERS

 

14-1

Troubleshooting

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• Alarm Indications

96

 

• Warnings in Viewfinder

98

 

• Troubles with Error Code Outputs

100

 

• Troubles without Error Code Outputs

101

14-2

Hour Meter Display

102

14-3

Specifications

103

 

• Optional Accessories

104

 

• External Dimensions

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1.

INTRODUCTION

1-1

Main Unit Configuration

The GY-DV550 configuration is as shown below.

 

 

 

OPERATE/WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

 

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

COUNTER

FILTER

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

ALARM

 

SHUTTER STATUS

 

MONITOR

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH-1 AUDIO CH-2

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

VTR

GAIN

OUTPUT WHT.BAL

 

 

 

 

 

NG

OPERATE

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

CR2032 3V

Lithium battery

Microphone

Head cleaning tape

Tripod base

CAUTION :

The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base mount of the unit. Therefore, after mounting, make sure that these parts are engaged properly. When moving the GY-DV550 mounted on a tripod, any impact or vibration should be avoided as this may cause the unit to become detached and to drop from the tripod. Be sure to remove the unit from the tripod before transporting it.

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Contents SC96999 U Model For Customer UseSC961000 E Model Port Port Cable LengthCable Length Literature accompanying the appliance InformationInterference by one or more of the following measures Main Unit Configuration Main FeaturesIntroduction Time Code OperationRoutine and Periodical Maintenance Precautions for Proper UseHead Cleaning Periodical MaintenanceBattery Pack to be Used Characteristic CCD PhenomenaVideocassette to be Used Front SectionFront Section Cont’d Camera Setting SectionRight Side Section Right Side Section Cont’d VCR Setting SectionRight Side Section Contd Right Side Section Contd Time Code Generator setting switchesVCR Display Section Left Side Section Top Section Adapter SectionRear Section Counter Display Contents Rear Section Contd1.5-Inch Viewfinder optional Lens optionalS14 x 7.3B12 VF-P115BIndications in Viewfinder Contd Viewfinder Screen DisplayStatus  Status Screens Alarm Message Display Indication ContentsIndication Indication Contents  Time/Date DisplayIndication in Viewfinder Contd Basic SystemAttaching the Microphone optional Attaching the Viewfinder optionalAttaching the Zoom Lens optional Provided MicrophoneLithium battery CR2032  How to Install the Lithium Battery How to Remove Lithium Batteries Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder OptionalPower Supply Battery Pack Operation ContdBattery Pack Operation Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery PackUsing AN ANTON-BAUER Battery Pack Precautions for the Battery PackTurning the Power on PreparationsCassette Loading and Unloading Loading the CassetteSetting the Date and Time Camera SettingsScreen Size 43/169 aspect ratio Mode Selection FilterViewfinder Adjustment External Monitor AdjustmentBrightness and contrast adjustment White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentSwitch Settings of the VCR Section LineManual Adjustment of Audio Input Level  How to use the audio input level controlAlarm Monitor Monitor Select On the front sectionAbout the Quick REC Start Mode Shooting OperationBasic Recording Operation Basic Recording Operation ContdVCR Save Mode If Unit is Left in Record-Pause Standby ModeRecording from the Save mode VTR switch settingRecording External Video Signals SettingsGENLOCK/AUX ModelPlayback Procedure Playback ModeRecording with an External VCR Contd Presetting and Recording of Time Code Time Code OperationFast-Forward, Rewind Displaying Time CodePresetting Users BIT Data  Set the related VCR Setup MenusAdvance Preset TC OUT Genlock AUX Monitor OUTSetting  Mark ModeExplanation of the S.S.F. Function Reproducing Time Codes10-2 How to Use the S.S.F. Function 10-4 Resetting S.S.F. DataCUE Mode Mark ModeConnecting a Video Component with DV Connector Writing S.S.F. Data to TapeOutputting S.S.F. Data 10-5Setup Menu Connecting a PCVCR Setup Menu VCR Setup Menu ConfigurationVCR Setup Menu Contd VCR Setup Menu Contents12-1 VCR Setup Menu Contd Camera Menu Screen FlowTime Code On Screen12-3 How to Select from the Camera Menu VF Display Screen12-6 Process Screen Operation Screen12-5 Skin Color Adjust Screen 12-7 Advanced Process ScreenFile Manage Screen Storage OperationSetup Screen Time Date screenReset Operation Setting procedureWHT.BAL selector switch ER dialIris Brightness Adjustment Adjustment of Lens IrisZebra Pattern Display During Manual Adjustment 13-213-4 Gain Sensitivity Adjustment Gain SwitchingSwitch Functions  Automatic Setting Contents13-6 How to Use Skin Tone Detail 13-6 How to Use Skin Tone Detail Cont’d Using the Skin Tone Detail Function Skin Tone Detail functionZoom Focus SC Coarse SC Fine Phase Gamma Title Title SET SC Coarse SC Fine PhaseConnection Unavailable functionsConnecting the camera remote control unit Cont’d TroubleshootingAlarm Indications Function of Internal SwitchesTroubleshooting Contd Alarm Indications Contd14-1 Troubleshooting Contd Troubles with Error Code OutputsError Code Error Details GY-DV550 Operation RemedyTroubles Without Error Code Outputs Symptoms Power cannot be switched onHour Meter Display For servicing Hour Meter14-3 Specifications103U Specifications External Dimensions unit mm