JVC GY-DV550 Introduction, Main Unit Configuration, Main Features, Time Code Operation

	CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
MAIN FEATURES		4
1.	INTRODUCTION
1-1	Main Unit Configuration	6
1-2	Precautions for Proper Use	7
1-3	Routine and Periodical Maintenance	8
1-4	Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape	8
1-5	Videocassette to be Used	9
1-6	Battery Pack to be Used	9
1-7	Condensation	9
1-8	Characteristic CCD Phenomena	9
2.	CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
2-1	Front Section	10
2-2	Right Side Section	12
2-3	Left Side Section	18
2-4	Top Section	19
2-5	Adapter Section	20
2-6	Rear Section	22
2-7	Counter Display Contents	24
2-8	Lens (optional)	25
2-9	1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional)	26
2-10 Indications in Viewfinder		27
	• Warning LED Indicators Inside the Viewfinder	27
	• Viewfinder Screen Display	27
PREPARATIONS

3.BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUST- MENTS

3-1	Basic System	32
3-2	Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional)	33
3-3	Attaching the Viewfinder	33
3-4	Attaching the Microphone (provided)	34
3-5	Attaching the Microphone (optional)	34
3-6	Attaching the Tripod Base (provided)	35
3-7	Attaching the 4-inch Viewfinder (VF-P400)	35
3-8	Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries ..	36

4.	POWER SUPPLY
4-1	AC Operation	37
4-2	Battery Pack Operation	37
	• Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack	38
	• Using an Anton-Bauer Battery Pack	39
	• Remaining Battery Power Display	40
	• Precautions for the Battery Pack	40

BASIC OPERATIONS
5.	PREPARATIONS
5-1	Turning the Power ON	41
5-2	Cassette Loading and Unloading	42
5-3	Setting the Date and Time	43

6.	SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE
	SHOOTING
6-1		Camera Settings	44
6-2		Screen Size (4:3/16:9 aspect ratio) Mode Selection	44
6-3		Viewfinder Adjustment	45
6-4		External Monitor Adjustment	45
6-5		Back Focus Adjustment	46
6-6		White Balance Adjustment	47
		• White Balance Adjustment	47
		• Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW)	47
6-7		Mixing Characters to MONITOR OUT	48
6-8		Switch Settings of the VCR Section	49
6-9		Audio Input Signal Selection	50
6-10		Audio Input Level Adjustment	51
6-11		Monitoring Audio during Recording	52

7.	SHOOTING OPERATION
7-1	Basic Recording Operation	53
7-2	VCR Save Mode	55
7-3	If Unit is Left in Record-Pause (Standby) Mode	55
7-4	Checking Recorded Contents in Record-Pause Mode
	(Recording Check Function)	56
7-5	Recording External Video Signals	57
7-6	Recording with an External VCR	58

8.	PLAYBACK MODE
8-1	Playback Procedure	60
8-2	Fast-Forward, Rewind	61
8-3	Search	61

APPLICATION
9.	TIME CODE OPERATION
9-1		Displaying Time Code	62
9-2		Presetting and Recording of Time Code	62
		• Time Code Presetting Procedure	63
		• Presetting User's Bit Data	63
9-3		Recording Time Codes by Slave-Locking the Built-in
		Time Code Generator with External TCG	64
9-4		Recording Time Codes in Continuation of
		Time Codes Recorded on Tape	65
9-5		Reproducing Time Codes	65
10. S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) FUNCTION
10-1 Explanation of the S.S.F. Function			66
10-2 How to Use the S.S.F. Function			67
10-3		Deleting S.S.F. Data	68
10-4		Resetting S.S.F. Data	68
10-5		Writing S.S.F. Data to Tape	69
10-6		Outputting S.S.F. Data	69

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
12-10SETUP 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
			RESET
			MONITOR	COUNTER
FILTER			SELECT
			ALARM
SHUTTER STATUS			MONITOR
MENU
			CH-1 AUDIO CH-2
			LEVEL
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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