JVC GY-DV550U instruction manual Important Safeguards

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1.Read all of these instructions.

2.Save these instructions for later use.

3.All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5.Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6.Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

7.Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, caus- ing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.

Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings

must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9.This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

10.This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

11.For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

12.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

13.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

14.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

15.Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

16.Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17.Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b.If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

c.If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.

e.If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

18.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

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Contents For Customer Use SC96999-002Important Safeguards Rating plate serial number plate is on the top frame InformationRemarque Main Features Playback Procedure Fast-Forward, Rewind Search Main FeaturesCamera Settings 10. S.S.F. Super Scene Finder FunctionMain Unit Configuration IntroductionPrecautions for Proper Use Time management Routine and Periodical MaintenancePrecautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Videocassette to be Used Battery Pack to be UsedCharacteristic CCD Phenomena CondensationCONTROLS, Indicators and Connectors Front SectionTake button Filter Color temperature conversion filter control knobFront Section Cont’d Lens mounting ring/Lens lock leverRight Side Section Right Side Section Cont’d VCR Setting Section Right Side Section ContdTime Code Generator setting switches VCR Display Section Counter display # Tape transport direction indicators$ Remaining Battery Power Display Section for time code related indicationsLeft Side Section Top Section Adapter Section VTR/RM VTR/RM multi-pin connector 26P Prompter Output prompter output connectorRear Section Rear Section Contd Counter Display Contents Lens optional S14 x 7.3B121.5-Inch Viewfinder optional VF-P115BIndications in Viewfinder Batt battery lampREC/ALARM lamp Viewfinder Screen DisplayStatus Switch Event Display ContentsIndications in Viewfinder Contd Display Position FunctionIndication Indication Contents  Alarm Message Display  Time/Date DisplayIndication in Viewfinder Contd  Safety Zone Setting the Screen Display  Auto White Balance DisplayBasic System Connections and Adjustments Basic SystemSliding Securing ring Attaching the Zoom Lens optionalAttaching the Viewfinder optional Stopper screwProvided Microphone Attaching the Microphone providedAttaching the Microphone optional  Attaching the Microphone with KA-A50Tripod mounting holes Attaching the Tripod Base providedAttaching the 4-inch Viewfinder Optional  How to Install the Lithium Battery Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium BatteriesLithium battery CR2032  How to Remove Lithium Batteries Flat shape type battery pack  Anton-Bauer battery pack Power SupplyBattery Pack Operation AC OperationBattery Pack Operation Contd Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Using AN ANTON-BAUER Battery PackAttaching and Detaching an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack Detaching the Battery PackOperating Time with Battery Pack Remaining Battery Power DisplayPrecautions for the Battery Pack Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time at 25 ˚CPreparations Turning the Power onVTR switch setting GY-DV550 operation mode REC Save Stby VTR switch Switch on Back of VideocassetteCassette Loading and Unloading REC INHDate display Counter switch UB Setting the Date and TimeTime display Counter switch TC Power on Camera SettingsScreen Size 43/169 aspect ratio Mode Selection FilterBrightness and contrast adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentExternal Monitor Adjustment Eyepiece Eyepiece focusing ringBack Focus Adjustment Accu Focus can also be used in the above stepWhite Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentMixing Characters to Monitor OUT Color video monitorSwitch Settings of the VCR Section  Selecting the CH-2 channel input sound Audio Input Signal Selection Selecting the CH-1 channel input sound Reference input level is +4 dBsIndicator level reference Audio Input Level AdjustmentViewfinder Status 1 Mode For each audio inputMonitoring Audio during Recording Alarm MonitorMonitor Select switch ControlShooting Operation Set the switches as requiredWHT-BAL a or B Set the Iris switch of the lens to a Basic Recording OperationAbout the Quick REC Start Mode Basic Recording Operation ContdRecording from the Save mode VCR Save ModeIf Unit is Left in Record-Pause Standby Mode VTR switch settingRET button Memo  About the status screen display of the viewfinder Recording External Video SignalsGENLOCK/AUX Connecting VCR Connecting cable Model Connector Power switch VTR/RM multi-pin VTR Select switch ConnectorVTR Input switch Recording with an External VCRRecording with an External VCR Contd About the external VCR alarm displayVTR Select switch VTR switch Operate switch To stop playback, press the Stop button Playback ModePlayback Procedure Eject buttonREW button FF button Fast-Forward, RewindSearch  Setting the VCR Setup Menu Presetting and Recording of Time Code Setting the time code related switches Time Code OperationPresetting Users BIT Data Presetting and Recording of Time Code Cont’dTime Code Presetting Procedure Advance PresetMulti-Camcorder Master-Slave Connection  Set the related VCR Setup MenusREF Video signal External time code generatorReproducing Time Codes  Reproducing time codes Press the Play buttonMemory  Mark ModeExplanation of the S.S.F. Function Take button How to Use the S.S.F. FunctionMark mode Number of memorized scenes VTR trigger buttonDeleting S.S.F. Data Resetting S.S.F. DataReset button LOG button Stop buttonOutputting S.S.F. Data Precautions when writing S.S.F. dataWriting S.S.F. Data to Tape About the Scene End Cue Up FunctionFF FWD search is possible REW REV search is possible Using External ComponentsConnecting a Video Component with DV Connector OUT Connecting a PCMonitor Audio VideoVCR Setup Menu Configuration Setup MenuVCR Setup Menu VCR Setup Menu Group NameVCR Setup Menu Contd Displaying and Setting VCR Setup MenusVCR Setup Menu Contents Screen Setting Factory Group Value ContentsTime Code Scene File OFF Camera Menu Screen FlowCamera Menu Screen Flow Status button Shutter dial How to Select from the Camera MenuItemSetting value Normal screen returns in the viewfinderVF Display Screen Operation Screen Process Screen Skin Color Adjust Screen Advanced Process ScreenStatus button File Manage ScreenStorage Operation Setup Screen Time Date screen ER dial Resetting of Camera Menu Setting ValuesReset Operation Full-Time Auto White Balance FAW Features of the Camera SectionWHT.BAL selector switch Zebra Pattern Display During Manual Adjustment Iris Brightness AdjustmentAdjustment of Lens Iris Band Video monitor Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor Variable Scan V.SCAN Basic operationSwitch Position Factory-Set Gain Gain Sensitivity AdjustmentGain Switching Gain Boost Under Lolux Condition Automatic Setting Contents Switch Setup According to Illumination and SubjectSwitch Functions Full Auto Shooting FAS FunctionShutter dial 1. Status button How to Use Skin Tone DetailSkin Color Adjust screen Process screenStatus How to Use Skin Tone Detail Cont’d Using the Skin Tone Detail Function DisplayRM-LP57 Shutter EEI setting Gain ALC setting Connecting the Local Remote Control Unit RM-LP55/RM-LP57Zoom Focus SC Coarse SC Fine Phase Gamma Title Title SET SC Coarse SC Fine PhaseHeadset Camera remote control unit Connecting the camera remote control unitVTR/RM connector Back Tally lampRemote control unit Light on Call signals of camera Red Connecting the camera remote control unit Cont’dRemote control unit Light on Tally signals of camera Red RM-P200 Auto SET Nega RM-P300 Auto SET/BLACK Nega ABLOthers TroubleshootingAlarm Indications ServoBatt Troubleshooting ContdVTR Warning Servo VTR Warning Stop VTR Warning HeadVTR Warning DEW VTR Warning HardEarphone AlarmAlarm Tone Display GY-DV550 Operation Auto OFFOpen the cassette cover by using Troubles with Error Code OutputsError Code Error Details GY-DV550 Operation Remedy Doesnt work If so, set to Enable Troubles Without Error Code OutputsSymptoms Remedy Hour Meter Display Specifications External Dimensions unit mm 140GY-DV550DV Camcorder