JVC GY-DV550 instruction manual Information, Literature accompanying the appliance

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS U

FOR USA AND CANADA
	CAUTION
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
	DO NOT OPEN
AUTION :	TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
	DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
	NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
	The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
	equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
	presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
	product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
	tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
	The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
	intended to alert the user to the presence of important
	operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
	the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This unit should be used with 12V DC only. CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

NOTE: The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the top frame.

CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user servicea- ble parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV550. These instructions are for GY-DV550U.

This unit is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Videocassettes which are not marked with the MiniDV symbol cannot be used with this unit.

The following phenomena may occur when tapes recorded on other units (including another GY-DV550) are recorded or played back on this camcorder. ● The transient section between scenes recorded on other units and those recorded on this unit may appear disturbed. ● Digital noise may appear during playback due to tracking errors.

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This unit records and plays back in the SP mode. Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible. Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we recommend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape. Before recording important scenes, be sure to perform a test recording and confirm that both video and audio are recorded correctly. Recorded video and audio contents are for private use. Other use may infringe on the rights of copyright holders. JVC cannot assume liabilities that may derive from the impossibility of normal recording or playback of video or audio due to malfunction of the camcorder or the videocassette.

INFORMATION FOR USA

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmfull interfrence to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS : (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION

AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE. Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 12V. ATTENTION : Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.

REMARQUE : La plaque d’identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le panneau arrière de l’appareil.

WARNING ON LITHIUM BATTERY The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat avobe 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Matsushita Electric CR2032, use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

•Dispose of used battery promptly.

•Keep away from children.

•Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

MAIN FEATURES

● Compact, lightweight design Compact and light weight body was realized by use of mag- nesium die cast.

● DV high-quality digital format The 4:1:1 (U MODEL)/4:2:0 (E MODEL), 8-bit, 25 Mbps com- ponent digital processing of the format ensures recording and playback with high picture quality.

● High sound quality thanks to PCM audio Two types of sampling, 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling and 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling, ensure high-quality digital audio.

● 26-pin camera terminal The terminal can be used to connect an external VCR and camera remote control unit. The recording VCR can be se- lected in the VTR SELECT switch. (Main unit/parallel/external VCR)

● External video input capability External composite video can be recorded with this unit.

● Character mixing capability for monitor output Characters can be mixed for output to the MONITOR OUT connector using menu setting.

● Audio reference recording level selected The audio reference recording level can be set to -20dB or -12dB in the menu.

● Normal/LETTER (16:9) screen switching capability You can switch between 4:3 ratio screen and 16:9 ratio screen in the menu.

● Concentrated LCD display (back-lit) The concentrated LCD panel shows the time code and CTL counter, tape remaining time, remaining battery power, au- dio levels, VCR section setup menus, hour meter data, and a variety of warning indications. The display is back-lit to fa- cilitate viewing in dark locations.

ity picture Three 1/2" CCDs with 380,000 effective pixels employed. Digital signal processing for reproduction of high-quality pic- ture. ● Super sensitivity F/11, 2000 lux Enables shooting at normal indoor illumination eliminating the need for extra illumination. ● LOLUX for 0.75 lux (F1.4) illumination Employment of LOLUX mode ensures +33 dB gain. This is ideal for difficult shooting conditions with almost no illumina- tion. ● Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris posi- tion even in backlit conditions or when a bright subject moves in a frame. Switch provided for selecting over or under level. ● Safety Zone indication in viewfinder Two types of safety zone indicator functions provided. Center mark can be turned ON/OFF. ● Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder

Select video level indicated by zebra pattern by means of menu setting. ● Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter opera- tions, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.

● Color temperature conversion filters for "3200K", "5600K + 1/8ND", "5600 K + 1/64ND" provided. ● Variable scan shutter Eliminates flicker when shooting other screen pictures than NTSC, such as computer monitor screens. Copes with the range from 60.1 Hz to 2084.6 Hz.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

● Time code reader/generator The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record SMPTE (U MODEL)/EBU (E MODEL) time code and user's bits.

● Time code input/output connectors for slave lock capability This unit can be slave-locked to an external time code gen- erator which is connected to the time code input. The data in the built-in time code generator is output from the time code output terminal.

● Built-in monitor loudspeaker for audio checking The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode. The playback sound can be monitored in the playback mode. The loudspeaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an ab- normal condition occurs in the unit.

● Rec check function for convenient recording review

● Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-qual-

● DV (i. LINK) connector DV connector (4-pin) provided. Enables transfer of digital data to other equipment provided with DV connector, such as a non-linear editing controller.

● S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) function Enables memorization of the start point and ending point of each scene or memorization of CUE points.

● Camera (Video) output, VCR playback output (composite/ YC) possible ● GENLOCK input connector

● Equipped with remote control system compatible GENLOCK function with SC (Sub Carrier) lock.

● Built-in color bar (SMPTE type) (U MODEL) Built-in colour bar (EBU type) (E MODEL) ● Superior operability with shutter speed and menus selected by dial.

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