JVC GY-DV550U instruction manual Introduction, Main Unit Configuration

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11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

 

11-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector 70

11-2 Connecting a PC

71

12. SETUP MENU

 

12-1 VCR Setup Menu

72

• VCR Setup Menu Configuration

72

• Displaying and Setting VCR Setup Menus

73

• VCR Setup Menu Contents

74

12-2 Camera Menu Screen Flow

76

12-3 How to Select from the Camera Menu

77

12-4 VF Display Screen

78

12-5 OPERATION Screen

79

12-6 PROCESS Screen

80

12-7 ADVANCED PROCESS Screen

81

12-8 SKIN COLOR ADJUST Screen

81

12-9 FILE MANAGE Screen

82

12-10 SETUP Screen

83

12-11 TIME DATE Screen

84

12-12 Resetting of Camera Menu Setting Values

85

13. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

 

13-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW)

86

13-2 IRIS (Brightness) Adjustment

87

• Adjustment of Lens Iris

87

• Zebra Pattern Display during Manual Adjustment

87

13-3 Shooting the Screen Image on a Computer Monitor 88

13-4 Gain (Sensitivity) Adjustment

89

• Gain Switching

89

• Gain Boost under LOLUX Condition

89

13-5 Switch Setup According to Illumination and Subject

90

• Switch Functions

90

• Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Function

90

13-6 How to Use Skin Tone Detail

91

13-7 Connecting the Local Remote Control Unit

93

13-8 Connecting the Camera Remote Control Unit

94

OTHERS

 

14. OTHERS

 

14-1 Troubleshooting

96

• Alarm Indications

96

• Warnings in Viewfinder

98

• Troubles with Error Code Outputs

100

• Troubles without Error Code Outputs

101

14-2 Hour Meter Display

102

14-3 Specifications

103

• Optional Accessories

104

• External Dimensions

104

1.INTRODUCTION

1-1 Main Unit Configuration

The GY-DV550 configuration is as shown below.

OPERATE/WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

MODE

 

 

 

 

RESET

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

RM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

COUNTER

INCOM

FILTER

 

 

 

SELECT

 

MIC

 

 

ALARM

CH-1

 

CTL

CARBON

1 3200k

 

 

MIX

 

TC

 

 

 

DYNAMIC

2 5600k+1/8ND

 

 

 

CH-2

 

UB

 

 

3 5600k+1/64ND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOM

 

SHUTTER STATUS

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

MIC

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

CH-1

CH-2

CH-1

CH-2

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

AUTO

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

REAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

CH-1 AUDIO CH-2

 

 

CALL

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

 

AUTO IRIS

FULL AUTO

BLACK

LOLUX

 

 

 

 

 

BACK L

 

 

STRETCH

 

 

 

RM

OFF DC IN

NORMAL

 

 

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

/BATT.

SPOT L

 

 

COMPRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

VTR

GAIN

OUTPUT WHT.BAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NG

OPERATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

CR2032 3V

Lithium battery

Microphone

Head cleaning tape

Tripod base

CAUTION :

The front base mount may be locked while the pin of the tripod base is not inserted into the hole on the rear base mount of the unit. Therefore, after mounting, make sure that these parts are engaged properly.

When moving the GY-DV550 mounted on a tripod, any impact or vibration should be avoided as this may cause the unit to become detached and to drop from the tripod. Be sure to remove the unit from the tripod before

transporting it.

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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