JVC GY-DV550U Information, Remarque, Rating plate serial number plate is on the top frame

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION FOR USA

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfull interfrence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS : (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 12V DC only.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the top frame.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user servicea- ble parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

AVERTISSEMENT :

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 12V.

ATTENTION :

Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.

REMARQUE :

La plaque d’identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le panneau arrière de l’appareil.

WARNING ON LITHIUM BATTERY

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat avobe 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

Replace battery with Matsushita Electric CR2032, use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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Contents SC96999-002 For Customer UseImportant Safeguards Information RemarqueRating plate serial number plate is on the top frame Main Features 10. S.S.F. Super Scene Finder Function Main FeaturesCamera Settings Playback Procedure Fast-Forward, Rewind SearchIntroduction Main Unit ConfigurationPrecautions for Proper Use Routine and Periodical Maintenance Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning TapeTime management Condensation Battery Pack to be UsedCharacteristic CCD Phenomena Videocassette to be UsedFront Section CONTROLS, Indicators and ConnectorsLens mounting ring/Lens lock lever Filter Color temperature conversion filter control knobFront Section Cont’d Take buttonRight Side Section Right Side Section Cont’d Right Side Section Contd VCR Setting SectionTime Code Generator setting switches VCR Display Section Section for time code related indications # Tape transport direction indicators$ Remaining Battery Power Display Counter displayLeft Side Section Top Section Adapter Section Prompter Output prompter output connector VTR/RM VTR/RM multi-pin connector 26PRear Section Rear Section Contd Counter Display Contents S14 x 7.3B12 Lens optionalVF-P115B 1.5-Inch Viewfinder optionalViewfinder Screen Display Batt battery lampREC/ALARM lamp Indications in ViewfinderDisplay Position Function Switch Event Display ContentsIndications in Viewfinder Contd StatusIndication Indication Contents  Time/Date Display  Alarm Message Display Auto White Balance Display  Safety Zone Setting the Screen Display Indication in Viewfinder ContdBasic System Basic System Connections and AdjustmentsStopper screw Attaching the Zoom Lens optionalAttaching the Viewfinder optional Sliding Securing ring Attaching the Microphone with KA-A50 Attaching the Microphone providedAttaching the Microphone optional Provided MicrophoneAttaching the Tripod Base provided Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder OptionalTripod mounting holes  How to Remove Lithium Batteries Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium BatteriesLithium battery CR2032  How to Install the Lithium BatteryAC Operation Power SupplyBattery Pack Operation  Flat shape type battery pack  Anton-Bauer battery packAttaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack Battery Pack Operation ContdDetaching the Battery Pack Using AN ANTON-BAUER Battery PackAttaching and Detaching an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackBattery Pack Continuous Operating Time at 25 ˚C Remaining Battery Power DisplayPrecautions for the Battery Pack Operating Time with Battery PackTurning the Power on VTR switch setting GY-DV550 operation modePreparations REC INH VTR switch Switch on Back of VideocassetteCassette Loading and Unloading REC Save StbySetting the Date and Time Time display Counter switch TCDate display Counter switch UB Filter Camera SettingsScreen Size 43/169 aspect ratio Mode Selection Power onEyepiece Eyepiece focusing ring Viewfinder AdjustmentExternal Monitor Adjustment Brightness and contrast adjustmentAccu Focus can also be used in the above step Back Focus AdjustmentWhite Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentColor video monitor Mixing Characters to Monitor OUTSwitch Settings of the VCR Section Reference input level is +4 dBs Audio Input Signal Selection Selecting the CH-1 channel input sound  Selecting the CH-2 channel input soundFor each audio input Audio Input Level AdjustmentViewfinder Status 1 Mode Indicator level referenceControl Alarm MonitorMonitor Select switch Monitoring Audio during RecordingBasic Recording Operation Set the switches as requiredWHT-BAL a or B Set the Iris switch of the lens to a Shooting OperationBasic Recording Operation Contd About the Quick REC Start ModeVTR switch setting VCR Save ModeIf Unit is Left in Record-Pause Standby Mode Recording from the Save modeRET button Recording External Video Signals GENLOCK/AUXMemo  About the status screen display of the viewfinder Recording with an External VCR Power switch VTR/RM multi-pin VTR Select switch ConnectorVTR Input switch Connecting VCR Connecting cable Model ConnectorAbout the external VCR alarm display VTR Select switch VTR switch Operate switchRecording with an External VCR Contd Eject button Playback ModePlayback Procedure To stop playback, press the Stop buttonFast-Forward, Rewind SearchREW button FF button Time Code Operation Presetting and Recording of Time Code Setting the time code related switches  Setting the VCR Setup MenuAdvance Preset Presetting and Recording of Time Code Cont’dTime Code Presetting Procedure Presetting Users BIT DataExternal time code generator  Set the related VCR Setup MenusREF Video signal Multi-Camcorder Master-Slave Connection Reproducing time codes Press the Play button Reproducing Time Codes Mark Mode Explanation of the S.S.F. FunctionMemory VTR trigger button How to Use the S.S.F. FunctionMark mode Number of memorized scenes Take buttonLOG button Stop button Resetting S.S.F. DataReset button Deleting S.S.F. DataAbout the Scene End Cue Up Function Precautions when writing S.S.F. dataWriting S.S.F. Data to Tape Outputting S.S.F. DataUsing External Components Connecting a Video Component with DV ConnectorFF FWD search is possible REW REV search is possible Video Connecting a PCMonitor Audio OUTVCR Setup Menu Group Name Setup MenuVCR Setup Menu VCR Setup Menu ConfigurationDisplaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus VCR Setup Menu ContdVCR Setup Menu Contents Setting Factory Group Value Contents Time CodeScreen Camera Menu Screen Flow Camera Menu Screen FlowScene File OFF Normal screen returns in the viewfinder How to Select from the Camera MenuItemSetting value Status button Shutter dialVF Display Screen Operation Screen Process Screen Advanced Process Screen Skin Color Adjust ScreenFile Manage Screen Storage OperationStatus button Setup Screen Time Date screen Resetting of Camera Menu Setting Values Reset OperationER dial Features of the Camera Section WHT.BAL selector switchFull-Time Auto White Balance FAW Iris Brightness Adjustment Adjustment of Lens IrisZebra Pattern Display During Manual Adjustment Basic operation Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor Variable Scan V.SCAN Band Video monitorGain Boost Under Lolux Condition Gain Sensitivity AdjustmentGain Switching Switch Position Factory-Set GainFull Auto Shooting FAS Function Switch Setup According to Illumination and SubjectSwitch Functions  Automatic Setting ContentsProcess screen How to Use Skin Tone DetailSkin Color Adjust screen Shutter dial 1. Status buttonDisplay How to Use Skin Tone Detail Cont’d Using the Skin Tone Detail Function StatusSC Coarse SC Fine Phase Connecting the Local Remote Control Unit RM-LP55/RM-LP57Zoom Focus SC Coarse SC Fine Phase Gamma Title Title SET RM-LP57 Shutter EEI setting Gain ALC settingBack Tally lamp Connecting the camera remote control unitVTR/RM connector Headset Camera remote control unitRM-P200 Auto SET Nega RM-P300 Auto SET/BLACK Nega ABL Connecting the camera remote control unit Cont’dRemote control unit Light on Tally signals of camera Red Remote control unit Light on Call signals of camera RedServo TroubleshootingAlarm Indications OthersTroubleshooting Contd VTR Warning ServoBatt VTR Warning Hard VTR Warning HeadVTR Warning DEW VTR Warning StopAuto OFF AlarmAlarm Tone Display GY-DV550 Operation EarphoneTroubles with Error Code Outputs Error Code Error Details GY-DV550 Operation RemedyOpen the cassette cover by using Troubles Without Error Code Outputs Symptoms RemedyDoesnt work If so, set to Enable Hour Meter Display Specifications 140 External Dimensions unit mmGY-DV550DV Camcorder