For Customer Use, SC96999 U Model | JVC GY-DV550 instruction

U		INTRODUCTION
U		INTRODUCTION
		CONTROLS,
		INDICATORS AND
		CONNECTORS
		BASIC SYSTEM
		CONNECTIONS AND
		ADJUSTMENTS
		POWER SUPPLY

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INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS,

INDICATORS AND

CONNECTORS

BASIC SYSTEM

CONNECTIONS AND

ADJUSTMENTS

POWER SUPPLY

DV CAMCORDER

PREPARATIONS

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

SHOOTING

OPERATION

DV CAMCORDER DV CAMKORDER CAMESCOPE DV

PREPARATIONS

SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE SHOOTING

SHOOTING

OPERATION

GY-DV550

INSTRUCTIONS

PLAYBACK MODE

TIME CODE

OPERATION

S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

SETUP MENU

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

OTHERS

GY-DV550

INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

PLAYBACK MODE

TIME CODE

OPERATION

S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION

USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

SETUP MENU

FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION

OTHERS

* The illustration shows the GY-DV550 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached.
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* The illustration shows the GY-DV550 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached.

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JVC GY-DV550 instruction manual For Customer Use, SC96999 U Model, SC961000 E Model

Contents

SC96999 U Model For Customer UseSC961000 E Model Port Port Cable LengthCable Length Literature accompanying the appliance InformationInterference by one or more of the following measures Main Features Main Unit ConfigurationIntroduction Time Code Operation Precautions for Proper Use Routine and Periodical MaintenanceHead Cleaning Periodical Maintenance Characteristic CCD Phenomena Battery Pack to be UsedVideocassette to be Used Front Section Front Section Cont’d Camera Setting SectionRight Side Section Right Side Section Cont’d VCR Setting SectionRight Side Section Contd Right Side Section Contd Time Code Generator setting switchesVCR Display Section Left Side Section Adapter Section Top Section Rear Section Rear Section Contd Counter Display Contents Lens optional 1.5-Inch Viewfinder optionalS14 x 7.3B12 VF-P115B Viewfinder Screen Display Indications in Viewfinder ContdStatus Status Screens Indication Contents Alarm Message DisplayIndication Indication Contents Time/Date Display Basic System Indication in Viewfinder Contd Attaching the Viewfinder optional Attaching the Microphone optionalAttaching the Zoom Lens optional Provided Microphone How to Install the Lithium Battery Lithium battery CR2032 How to Remove Lithium Batteries Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder Optional Battery Pack Operation Contd Power SupplyBattery Pack Operation Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack Precautions for the Battery Pack Using AN ANTON-BAUER Battery Pack Preparations Turning the Power onCassette Loading and Unloading Loading the Cassette Camera Settings Setting the Date and TimeScreen Size 43/169 aspect ratio Mode Selection Filter Viewfinder Adjustment External Monitor AdjustmentBrightness and contrast adjustment White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment Line Switch Settings of the VCR Section How to use the audio input level control Manual Adjustment of Audio Input LevelAlarm Monitor Monitor Select On the front section Shooting Operation About the Quick REC Start ModeBasic Recording Operation Basic Recording Operation Contd If Unit is Left in Record-Pause Standby Mode VCR Save ModeRecording from the Save mode VTR switch setting Settings Recording External Video SignalsGENLOCK/AUX Model Playback Procedure Playback ModeRecording with an External VCR Contd Time Code Operation Presetting and Recording of Time CodeFast-Forward, Rewind Displaying Time Code Set the related VCR Setup Menus Presetting Users BIT DataAdvance Preset TC OUT Genlock AUX Monitor OUT Mark Mode SettingExplanation of the S.S.F. Function Reproducing Time Codes 10-4 Resetting S.S.F. Data 10-2 How to Use the S.S.F. FunctionCUE Mode Mark Mode Writing S.S.F. Data to Tape Connecting a Video Component with DV ConnectorOutputting S.S.F. Data 10-5 Connecting a PC Setup MenuVCR Setup Menu VCR Setup Menu Configuration VCR Setup Menu Contents VCR Setup Menu Contd Camera Menu Screen Flow 12-1 VCR Setup Menu ContdTime Code On Screen VF Display Screen 12-3 How to Select from the Camera Menu 12-6 Process Screen Operation Screen12-5 12-7 Advanced Process Screen Skin Color Adjust ScreenFile Manage Screen Storage Operation Time Date screen Setup Screen Setting procedure Reset OperationWHT.BAL selector switch ER dial Adjustment of Lens Iris Iris Brightness AdjustmentZebra Pattern Display During Manual Adjustment 13-2 Gain Switching 13-4 Gain Sensitivity AdjustmentSwitch Functions Automatic Setting Contents 13-6 How to Use Skin Tone Detail Cont’d 13-6 How to Use Skin Tone Detail Using the Skin Tone Detail Function Skin Tone Detail function SC Coarse SC Fine Phase Zoom Focus SC Coarse SC Fine Phase Gamma Title Title SETConnection Unavailable functions Troubleshooting Connecting the camera remote control unit Cont’dAlarm Indications Function of Internal Switches Alarm Indications Contd Troubleshooting Contd Troubles with Error Code Outputs 14-1 Troubleshooting ContdError Code Error Details GY-DV550 Operation Remedy Symptoms Power cannot be switched on Troubles Without Error Code OutputsHour Meter Display For servicing Hour Meter 14-3 Specifications103U External Dimensions unit mm Specifications