JVC GY-DV550U instruction manual Switch Settings of the VCR Section

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6. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

6-8 Switch Settings of the VCR Section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TC GENE switch

 

 

 

OPERATE/WARNING

LIGHT

 

 

 

CH-1

AUDIO

CH-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

ON

 

MODE

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RM

 

 

CH-1

CH-2

 

CH-1

CH-2

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

VTR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

COUNTER

 

INCOM

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

FRONT

 

FILTER

 

SELECT

 

MIC

 

 

 

 

 

2

ALARM

CH-1

CTL

CARBON

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

 

REAR

 

5600k+1/8ND

CH-2

UB

DYNAMIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

3200k

MIX

TC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 5600k+1/64ND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO SELECT

 

AUDIO INPUT

SHUTTER STATUS

MONITOR

 

 

ON

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

FRONT

 

 

 

SEE

 

VTR SELECT TC GENE.

 

MENU

 

MENU

 

MANUAL

REAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTINUE

 

 

 

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO INPUT

OFF

 

 

INSTR-

 

INT

PRST

REC

 

 

 

 

 

CH-1 AUDIO CH-2

 

 

 

 

UCTION

 

PARA

FREE

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK

LOLUX

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

 

EXT

REGEN

 

 

 

 

BACK L

STRETCH

 

 

RM

OFF

DC IN

 

LITHIUM BATT.

 

 

 

 

NORMAL

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPOT L

COMPRESS

 

 

 

 

/BATT.

 

 

GROUP

ITEM

SELECT

DATA SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAM AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLD

SHIFT

ADVANCE

PRESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

NG OPERATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR SELECT switch

 

VTR INPUT switch

Selecting the video input signals

Video signals recorded on this unit is selected using the VTR INPUT switch.

When recording camera images, set to CAM.

When recording composite video signals from the GENLOCK/AUX IN connector, set to AUX.

See “Recording External Video Signals” on page 57

Selecting the VCR to record

Whether to record using this unit or the external VCR connected to the VTR/RM multi-pin connector is selected using the VTR SELECT switch.

When recording with this unit only, set to INT.

When recording with an external VCR, set to EXT or PARA.

See “Recording with an external VCR” on page 58

Audio input signal selection

Use the AUDIO INPUT switch to select whether the sound recorded on audio channel 1 or 2 is the sound from the AUDIO INPUT connector on the front section or the sound from the AUDIO INPUT connector on the rear section.

See page 50.

Audio recording level adjustment selection

Select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" for the recording level adjustment mode for each audio channel.

See page 51.

VCR Setup Menu setting

REMOTE SELECT

Confirm that "LOCAL" is selected if you want to operate on the GY-DV550 only.

BACK TALLY MODE

Select the lightning pattern of the BACK TALLY lamp.

INPUT SELECT

Select the input video signal (camera images or DV terminal images). To record the GY-DV550’s camera image, set to “CAMERA”.

LOW CUT IN

For each audio input connector, select whether or not the lower frequency components of the audio signal are cut. Set to this position to eliminate the wind noise of the microphone.

SAMPLING RATE

Select the sampling rate for audio recording (48 kHz or 32 kHz).

CH1 FRONT VR ENABLE

Set whether or not the front section's audio volume control should be used. The front section's audio volume control only affects the CH1 audio channel.

AUDIO REF. SIGNAL LEVEL

The reference recording level to the tape is selected (-20dB or -12dB

LONG PAUSE TIME

Select the time (in minutes) until the GY-DV550 enters the tape protection mode (drum rotation stops) when the record- pause mode is continued for long time.

SSF MODE

Select the mode of the S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) function. S.S.F. function: Stores the time code of desired scenes or cue points in the unit's memory.

See “S.S.F. function” on page 66.

DISPLAY SELECT

Select the counter display (time code or date/time indication) when the COUNTER switch is set to “TC” or “UB”.

Setting the time code recording function

The GY-DV550 records SMPTE-standard time code during recording. Set the switches according to applications.

To record a time code as set in the built-in time code generator:

Set the TC GENE switch to REC.

This position allows you to record continuous time codes when recording scenes one after another.

VCR Setup Menu setting

Select the time code generator’s framing mode as drop frame or non-drop using the VCR Setup Menu item No. 416 “MON DROP/DROP”.

To record a time code in continuation of the existing time code on the tape:

Set the TC GENE switch to REGEN.

Set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 302 BACK SPACE to

“STANDARD”.

For details on the time code operations including time code presetting, see "TIME CODE OPERATION" on page 62.

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Contents SC96999-002 For Customer UseImportant Safeguards Remarque InformationRating plate serial number plate is on the top frame Main Features Camera Settings Main FeaturesPlayback Procedure Fast-Forward, Rewind Search 10. S.S.F. Super Scene Finder FunctionIntroduction Main Unit ConfigurationPrecautions for Proper Use Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape Routine and Periodical MaintenanceTime management Characteristic CCD Phenomena Battery Pack to be UsedVideocassette to be Used CondensationFront Section CONTROLS, Indicators and ConnectorsFront Section Cont’d Filter Color temperature conversion filter control knobTake button Lens mounting ring/Lens lock leverRight Side Section Right Side Section Cont’d Right Side Section Contd VCR Setting SectionTime Code Generator setting switches VCR Display Section $ Remaining Battery Power Display # Tape transport direction indicatorsCounter display Section for time code related indicationsLeft 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 optionalREC/ALARM lamp Batt battery lampIndications in Viewfinder Viewfinder Screen DisplayIndications in Viewfinder Contd Switch Event Display ContentsStatus Display Position FunctionIndication Indication Contents  Time/Date Display  Alarm Message Display Setting the Screen Display  Safety ZoneIndication in Viewfinder Contd  Auto White Balance DisplayBasic System Basic System Connections and AdjustmentsAttaching the Viewfinder optional Attaching the Zoom Lens optionalSliding Securing ring Stopper screwAttaching the Microphone optional Attaching the Microphone providedProvided Microphone  Attaching the Microphone with KA-A50Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder Optional Attaching the Tripod Base providedTripod mounting holes Lithium battery CR2032 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries How to Install the Lithium Battery  How to Remove Lithium BatteriesBattery Pack Operation Power Supply Flat shape type battery pack  Anton-Bauer battery pack AC OperationAttaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack Battery Pack Operation ContdAttaching and Detaching an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack Using AN ANTON-BAUER Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Detaching the Battery PackPrecautions for the Battery Pack Remaining Battery Power DisplayOperating Time with Battery Pack Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time at 25 ˚CVTR switch setting GY-DV550 operation mode Turning the Power onPreparations Cassette Loading and Unloading VTR switch Switch on Back of VideocassetteREC Save Stby REC INHTime display Counter switch TC Setting the Date and TimeDate display Counter switch UB Screen Size 43/169 aspect ratio Mode Selection Camera SettingsPower on FilterExternal Monitor Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentBrightness and contrast adjustment Eyepiece Eyepiece focusing ringAccu 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  Selecting the CH-1 channel input sound Audio Input Signal Selection Selecting the CH-2 channel input sound Reference input level is +4 dBsViewfinder Status 1 Mode Audio Input Level AdjustmentIndicator level reference For each audio inputMonitor Select switch Alarm MonitorMonitoring Audio during Recording ControlWHT-BAL a or B Set the Iris switch of the lens to a Set the switches as requiredShooting Operation Basic Recording OperationBasic Recording Operation Contd About the Quick REC Start ModeIf Unit is Left in Record-Pause Standby Mode VCR Save ModeRecording from the Save mode VTR switch settingRET button GENLOCK/AUX Recording External Video SignalsMemo  About the status screen display of the viewfinder VTR Input switch Power switch VTR/RM multi-pin VTR Select switch ConnectorConnecting VCR Connecting cable Model Connector Recording with an External VCRVTR Select switch VTR switch Operate switch About the external VCR alarm displayRecording with an External VCR Contd Playback Procedure Playback ModeTo stop playback, press the Stop button Eject buttonSearch Fast-Forward, RewindREW button FF button  Setting the time code related switches Presetting and Recording of Time Code Setting the VCR Setup Menu Time Code OperationTime Code Presetting Procedure Presetting and Recording of Time Code Cont’dPresetting Users BIT Data Advance PresetREF Video signal  Set the related VCR Setup MenusMulti-Camcorder Master-Slave Connection External time code generator Reproducing time codes Press the Play button Reproducing Time CodesExplanation of the S.S.F. Function  Mark ModeMemory Mark mode Number of memorized scenes How to Use the S.S.F. FunctionTake button VTR trigger buttonReset button Resetting S.S.F. DataDeleting S.S.F. Data LOG button Stop buttonWriting S.S.F. Data to Tape Precautions when writing S.S.F. dataOutputting S.S.F. Data 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 Monitor Audio Connecting a PCOUT VideoVCR Setup Menu Setup MenuVCR Setup Menu Configuration VCR Setup Menu Group NameDisplaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus VCR Setup Menu ContdVCR Setup Menu Contents Time Code Setting Factory Group Value ContentsScreen Camera Menu Screen Flow Camera Menu Screen FlowScene File OFF ItemSetting value How to Select from the Camera MenuStatus button Shutter dial Normal screen returns in the viewfinderVF Display Screen Operation Screen Process Screen Advanced Process Screen Skin Color Adjust 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  Variable Scan V.SCAN Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer MonitorBand Video monitor Basic operationGain Switching Gain Sensitivity AdjustmentSwitch Position Factory-Set Gain Gain Boost Under Lolux ConditionSwitch Functions Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject Automatic Setting Contents Full Auto Shooting FAS FunctionSkin Color Adjust screen How to Use Skin Tone DetailShutter dial 1. Status button Process screen Using the Skin Tone Detail Function How to Use Skin Tone Detail Cont’dStatus DisplayZoom Focus SC Coarse SC Fine Phase Gamma Title Title SET Connecting the Local Remote Control Unit RM-LP55/RM-LP57RM-LP57 Shutter EEI setting Gain ALC setting SC Coarse SC Fine PhaseVTR/RM connector Connecting the camera remote control unitHeadset Camera remote control unit Back Tally lampRemote control unit Light on Tally signals of camera Red Connecting the camera remote control unit Cont’dRemote control unit Light on Call signals of camera Red RM-P200 Auto SET Nega RM-P300 Auto SET/BLACK Nega ABLAlarm Indications TroubleshootingOthers ServoVTR Warning Servo Troubleshooting ContdBatt VTR Warning DEW VTR Warning HeadVTR Warning Stop VTR Warning HardAlarm Tone Display GY-DV550 Operation AlarmEarphone 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 140 External Dimensions unit mmGY-DV550DV Camcorder