JVC GY-DV550 instruction manual Shooting Operation, Basic Recording Operation Contd

7. SHOOTING OPERATION

7-1 Basic Recording Operation

For servicing The QUICK REC mode of this unit is different from conventional models such as GY-X1, GY-X2 and GY-X2B. It is not a ← fully automatic mode operation. In this case it is a function that shortens the time initial on the start of the recording.

7. SHOOTING OPERATION

7-1 Basic Recording Operation (Cont'd)

						1.	“DEW”
	CH 1			OVER	AUTO OFF		DEW
	CH 2	40 30	20 10	0 dB	SERVO RF		L i
				OVER
	32k	48k	SLAVE	PB	NDF	HOLD
3.	AUD LOCK	SP
	MENU	WIDE	H	M		S	F
EJECT	EJECT switch
5.

1. Set the POWER switch to DC IN/BATT and turn the OPERATE switch to ON.

Power is supplied to the unit. Check that the condensation indicator "DEW" does not appear on the display. If it is lit, wait until the indicator goes out.

2. Set the VTR switch to the STBY position.

Even when the VTR switch is set to the "SAVE" position, pressing the VTR trigger button will start recording. However, in this case, it is necessary to wait a short time until the recording actually starts. For details on the SAVE mode, see page 55.

3. Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette cover.

8. 9. 10. VTR Trigger button

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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

			NG
						1.
	OFF ZEBRA		2.		4.
ON	SKIN	AUTO
	AREA	WHITE
		ACCU
		FOCUS
	VTR AUDIO	TAKE
	LEVEL CH-1
	6.			GAIN	OUTPUT	WHT.BAL
			VTR
				NG	OPERATE
					ON	OFF
						1.

•Ensure that the switch on the back of the videocassette is set to REC and insert the cassette correctly.

When the cassette is inserted, the tape is loaded and the unit enters the record-pause mode.

•Slowly close the cassette cover.

•Use a videocassette marked MiniDV.

•If the cassette cover is not closed, the GY-DV550 will remain inoperative.

•Following loading of the cassette and when the OPERATE switch is turned ON/OFF, the built-in head cleaner will emit a sound while operating. This does not indicate a malfunction.

•After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 8 seconds before the unit is ready for recording.

4. Set the switches as required.
• GAIN	: Sensitivity suitable for the subject

PUSH		SKIN	AUTO
		OFF ZEBRA
	ON	AREA	WHITE
			ACCU
			FOCUS
		VTR AUDIO	TAKE
		LEVEL CH-1

11.
	GAIN	OUTPUT		WHT.BAL
VTR
	NG	OPERATE
		ON		OFF
			12.

8. 9. 10. VTR Trigger button

record-pause mode after rewinding the tape for about 2 seconds (back-spacing).

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 and set the OPERATE switch to “OFF”. When the unit is not going to be used for a long period, detach the battery pack.

RET	M
	A
W	T

4.

•OUTPUT : "CAM/AUTO KNEE ON"

•WHT-BAL : "A" or "B"

•Set the IRIS switch of the lens to "A".

5. Select the FILTER according to the lighting condition.
Position 1	(3200K) : For shooting indoors or outdoors when
		illumination is not sufficient
Position 2	(5600K	+ 1/8ND):
		For shooting outdoors.
Position 3	(5600K	+ 1/64ND):
		For shooting outdoors under a clear
		sky.

	REC	8.
BATT ALARM

8. TALLY lamp

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.)

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MACRO

6. Adjust the white balance.

☞ See "White Balance Adjustment" on page 47.

7. Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of

view and focus with the zoom lever and the focusing ring.

Note:

●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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