JVC GY-DV550U Attaching the Microphone provided, Attaching the Microphone optional

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3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

3-4 Attaching the Microphone (provided)

Provided Microphone

1.3.

4.

2.

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Connecting the provided microphone to the viewfinder. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone.

1. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder.

2.Attach the microphone to the attachment guide on the viewfinder as illustrated.

3. Confirm that there is no gap between the microphone and the viewfinder, and then tighten the stopper screw.

4. Tighten the microphone screw. The microphone should be firmly attached.

5. Connect the cable from the microphone to the AUDIO IN FRONT connector on the front section of the camera.

6. Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp located on the front of the camera.

CAUTION:

When this microphone is attached, the range that the viewfinder can be moved to the left will be reduced. Please purchase a separately sold microphone if you prefer to observe through the viewfinder using your left eye.

3-5 Attaching the Microphone (optional)

1.2.4.

3.	KA-A50
	Microphone holder

With the optional KA-A50 microphone holder, the optional microphones MV-P615 (Phantom microphone) can be used.

Attaching the Microphone with KA-A50

1. Secure the microphone holder with 2 screws.

2. Turn the small knob located on the outer side of the microphone holder anticlockwise to loosen it, and loosen the large knob located on the inner side in the same way.

Rotate the large knob fully anticlockwise to open the holder.

3. Attach the microphone to the microphone holder so that the microphone does not interfere with the cassette cover.

4. Set the microphone holder so that the height is level, and tighten the inside and outside knobs to secure the microphone.

5. Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN FRONT connector.

6. Secure the microphone cable using the cable clamp located on the front of the camera.

7. Make sure to perform the correct settings for use of a phantom microphone.

Note:

•When the light mounted on the camera is used at the same time, if the microphone in use has a long sound collecting section (ultra-directional type, etc.), the microphone's shadow may influence the image.

AUDIO IN FRONT	Microphone MV-P615
connector	cable

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Contents For Customer Use SC96999-002Important Safeguards Remarque InformationRating plate serial number plate is on the top frame 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 Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Routine and Periodical MaintenanceTime management 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-A50Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder Optional Attaching the Tripod Base providedTripod mounting holes 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 ˚CVTR switch setting GY-DV550 operation mode Turning the Power onPreparations REC Save Stby VTR switch Switch on Back of VideocassetteCassette Loading and Unloading REC INHTime display Counter switch TC Setting the Date and TimeDate display Counter switch UB 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 GENLOCK/AUX Recording External Video SignalsMemo About the status screen display of the viewfinder Connecting VCR Connecting cable Model Connector Power switch VTR/RM multi-pin VTR Select switch ConnectorVTR Input switch Recording with an External VCRVTR Select switch VTR switch Operate switch About the external VCR alarm displayRecording with an External VCR Contd To stop playback, press the Stop button Playback ModePlayback Procedure Eject buttonSearch Fast-Forward, RewindREW button FF button 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 buttonExplanation of the S.S.F. Function Mark ModeMemory 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 FunctionConnecting a Video Component with DV Connector Using External ComponentsFF FWD search is possible REW REV search is possible 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 Time Code Setting Factory Group Value ContentsScreen Camera Menu Screen Flow Camera Menu Screen FlowScene File OFF 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 ScreenStorage Operation File Manage ScreenStatus button Setup Screen Time Date screen Reset Operation Resetting of Camera Menu Setting ValuesER dial WHT.BAL selector switch Features of the Camera SectionFull-Time Auto White Balance FAW Adjustment of Lens Iris Iris Brightness AdjustmentZebra Pattern Display During Manual Adjustment 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 ServoVTR Warning Servo Troubleshooting ContdBatt VTR Warning Stop VTR Warning HeadVTR Warning DEW VTR Warning HardEarphone AlarmAlarm Tone Display GY-DV550 Operation Auto OFFError Code Error Details GY-DV550 Operation Remedy Troubles with Error Code OutputsOpen the cassette cover by using Symptoms Remedy Troubles Without Error Code OutputsDoesnt work If so, set to Enable Hour Meter Display Specifications External Dimensions unit mm 140GY-DV550DV Camcorder