JVC GY-DV550 instruction manual OPERATION Screen, 12-6, PROCESS Screen, 12-5, Setup Menu

		12. SETUP MENU
12-5	OPERATION Screen
Item	Function, Operation	Variation Range Initial Setting

12. SETUP MENU
12-6	PROCESS Screen
Item	Function, Operation	Variation Range Initial Setting

ASPECT RATIO

SHUTTER

FAW

GAIN L

GAIN M

GAIN H

SMOOTH

TRANS

SPOT L/

BACK L

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Sets the image size of the video signal.				LETTER	4:3
LETTER		......	LETTER BOX (16:9 aspect ratio) image output.	4:3
4:3			4:3 aspect ratio image output.
	Note:
When setting ASPECT RATIO to LETTER, 16:9 screen detection ID
signal will not be outputted from the Y/C OUT connector.
The SHUTTER button on the right side section is used to select STEP for				STEP	STEP
fixed shutter speed or V.SCAN variable scanning rate for shooting computer				VARIABLE
monitor screens.
STEP			Enables setting of different fixed shutter speeds. [1/100,
			1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000] (U MODEL)
			[1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,1/2000] (E MODEL)
VARIABLE			....... Selected when shooting computer monitor screens, etc.
			[Variable range: 60.1 to 2084.6 Hz] (U MODEL)
			[Variable range: 50.1 to 2067.8 Hz] (E MODEL)
Selects the W.BAL switch (@ on page 13) position to which the FAW (Full-				NONE	NONE
Time Auto White Balance Adjustment) function is to be assigned.				A
NONE			FAW function is not used.	B
A			FAW is assigned to the A position.	PRESET
B			FAW is assigned to the B position.
PRESET		.........	FAW is assigned to the PRESET position.
Selects the gain value in each position of the GAIN switch (9 on page				–3dB	L: 0dB
13).				0dB	M: 9dB
				3dB	H: 18dB
				6dB
				9dB
				12dB
				18dB
				ALC
Smoothens the transition when the GAIN switch (9 on page 13), or				ON	OFF
WHT.BAL switch (@ on page 13) is switched over and achieves gradual				OFF
change in place of sudden change.
However, the smooth transition function does not function when switching
the GAIN switch set in ALC, FAS button and the LOLUX button.
ON			Activates the smooth transition function.
OFF			Deactivates the smooth transition function.
Sets the level of auto iris when setting the AUTO IRIS switch to BACK L or				LOW	MIDDLE
SPOT L.				MIDDLE
LOW		: Lowers the iris level.		HIGH
MIDDLE		: Opens/Closes the iris by 1 step from the standard state.
HIGH		: Raises the iris level.
The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with				–	–
the cursor at this position.

MASTER	Adjusts the pedestal level (master black), which is the reference of black.			MAX (100)		NORMAL
BLACK	• To increase the pedestal level		Increase the number. (UP)	99	201
	• To decrease the pedestal level ....		Decrease the number. (DOWN)		gradations
				to
				NORMAL (0)
				to
				-99
				MIN (-100)
DETAIL	Adjusts the detail enhancement level.			MAX (7)		NORMAL
	• To sharpen details		Increase the number. (UP)	6	15
	• To soften details		Decrease the number. (DOWN)		gradations
				to
				NORMAL (0)
				to
				-6
				MIN (-7)
DTL. V/H	Sets the direction, horizontal (H) or vertical (V), in which stronger detail			H-MAX (4)		NORMAL
BAL	enhancement is applied.			3	9
	To strengthen the H enhancement ...		.. Increase the number (UP).		gradations
	To strengthen the V enhancement ...		.. Decrease the number (DOWN).	to
	Note:			NORMAL (0)
				to
	While the LOLUX function is operating, the setting value is fixed at
				-3
	NORMAL and “FIX” is displayed.
				H-MIN (-4)
DTL.	Varies the detail enhancement level by changing the detail enhancement			HIGH		LOW
FREQUENCY	frequency. Set in accordance with the subject			MIDDLE
	HIGH	Applies strong detail enhancement.		LOW
		Used to shoot subjects with fine patterns.
	MIDDLE	Applies medium detail enhancement.
	LOW	Applies weak detail enhancement.
	Note:	Used to shoot subjects with large patterns.
	While the LOLUX function is operating, the setting value is fixed at
	MIDDLE and “FIX” is displayed.
SKIN DTL	Sets the Skin Detail function to ON or OFF.			ON		OFF
DETECT	ON	Skin Detail function activated.		OFF
	OFF	Skin Detail function not activated.

☞See "Using the Skin Detail Function" on page 91.

V.	Increases the vertical resolution.		NORMAL	NORMAL
RESOLUTION	• NORMAL .... Vertical resolution 380 lines.		V.MAX
	• V.MAX	Vertical resolution 450 lines
	(The sensitivity is degraded and the bright sections may be colored
	depending on the subject.)
KNEE	Sets the knee point (brightness level) when the AUTO KNEE function is		80%	100%
POINT	set to OFF.		85%
			90%
			95%
			100%
ADVANCED	Displays the ADVANCED PROCESS Screen.
PROCESS	☞ See "ADVANCED PROCESS Screen" on page 81.
PAGE BACK	The CAMERA MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with		–	–
	the cursor at this position.

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