JVC GY-DV550U instruction manual Basic Recording Operation Contd, About the Quick REC Start Mode

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7. SHOOTING OPERATION

7-1 Basic Recording Operation (Cont'd)

8. 9. 10.

VTR Trigger button

8.

PUSH

 

OFF ZEBRA

 

 

ON

SKIN

AUTO

 

AREA

WHITE

 

 

 

 

 

ACCU

 

 

 

FOCUS

8. Press the VTR trigger button on the GY-DV550 or lens to start recording.

Once recording has started, the BACK TALLY lamp on the rear section of the unit and the tally lamp on the viewfinder light red, and the REC indication in the viewfinder lights green.

Note:

* The lightning conditions of the BACK TALLY lamp on

the rear section of the unit can be changed by setting

the VCR Setup Menu item No. 082 BACK TALLY MODE.

* The lamp in the viewfinder and on the front section will

blink from when the button is pressed and until recording

actually starts.

9. To stop recording, press the VTR trigger button again. The

TALLY lamp and REC indicator lamp go out and the unit

enters the record-pause mode.

When the VTR trigger button is pressed, the unit enters the

record-pause mode after rewinding the tape for about 2

seconds (back-spacing).

11.

NG OPERATE

ONOFF

VTR AUDIO

TAKE

LEVEL CH-1

 

8. 9. 10.

VTR Trigger button

10.To restart recording:

Press the VTR trigger button on the GY-DV550 or lens.

11.Ending recording:

Enter record-pause mode and perform the following

operations as required.

 When it is required to unload the videocassette:

• Slide the EJECT switch.

 When it is required to put the unit in save mode:

• Set the VTR switch to SAVE.

Drum rotation stops and the GY-DV550 enters the

tape protection/power-saving mode.

12.When shooting is completely finished, eject the cassette

12.

and set the OPERATE switch to “OFF”.

When the unit is not going to be used for a long period,

detach the battery pack.

 

REC

8.

BATT ALARM

 

8. TALLY lamp

Note:

About the QUICK REC START Mode

If the VTR trigger button is pressed immediately after the videocassette is inserted, the mode becomes the QUICK REC START mode that enables quick start of recording.

However, when shooting starts in the middle of the tape, a blank space appears as the new scene will not be linked smoothly with the previous image.

Also, the time code does not continue. (Some overlap may also occur.)

The unit enters stop mode at tape-end automatically, and if kept longer than 3 minutes or 30 minutes in this mode, SAVE mode is maintained. See “Menu No. 307: LONG PAUSE TIME” on page 75.

If the VTR trigger button is pushed very quickly and repeatedly, or the OPERATE switch is moved immediately after being pressed, the viewfinder REC indicator lamp may blink and the GY-DV550 may not enter the record mode. To remedy this condition set the OPERATE switch to OFF and wait for 5 seconds or more before turning the power on again.

A neat transition to the next recorded scene cannot be guaranteed if you end a recording by turning the OPERATE switch, POWER switch or DC power supply OFF, or by removing the battery pack.

Before recording a scene that is particularly important, perform test shooting to ensure that normal recording is possible.

The power consumption can be reduced by setting the LIGHT switch on the display and TALLY lamp to OFF.

The microphone may pick up the sound of the lens’ iris if the iris is changed abruptly or the iris is manually moved abruptly during recording. If you find the noise annoying, please purchase an optional microphone in order to move the microphone away from the lens or ensure that the iris is not changed abruptly during shooting.

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Contents For Customer Use SC96999-002Important Safeguards Information RemarqueRating 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 Routine and Periodical Maintenance Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning TapeTime 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 Tripod Base provided Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder OptionalTripod 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 ˚CTurning the Power on VTR switch setting GY-DV550 operation modePreparations REC Save Stby VTR switch Switch on Back of VideocassetteCassette Loading and Unloading REC INHSetting the Date and Time Time display Counter switch TCDate 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 Recording External Video Signals GENLOCK/AUXMemo  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 VCRAbout the external VCR alarm display VTR Select switch VTR switch Operate switchRecording with an External VCR Contd To stop playback, press the Stop button Playback ModePlayback Procedure Eject buttonFast-Forward, Rewind SearchREW 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 button Mark Mode Explanation of the S.S.F. FunctionMemory 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 FunctionUsing External Components Connecting a Video Component with DV ConnectorFF 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 Setting Factory Group Value Contents Time CodeScreen 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 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 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 ServoTroubleshooting Contd VTR Warning ServoBatt VTR Warning Stop VTR Warning HeadVTR Warning DEW VTR Warning HardEarphone AlarmAlarm Tone Display GY-DV550 Operation Auto OFFTroubles 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 External Dimensions unit mm 140GY-DV550DV Camcorder