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INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
BASIC SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
POWER SUPPLY
PREPARATIONS
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
SHOOTING
OPERATION
DV CAMCORDER
PLAYBACK MODE
INSTRUCTIONS
GY-DV550
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.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 6. Do not use this appliance near water – for example,
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: FOR USA AND CANADA TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN This unit should be used with 12V DC only. CAUTION: AUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). any other power source. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTE: The lightning fl
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Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV550. These instructions are for GY-DV550U. ● This unit records and plays back in the SP mode. This unit is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Recording or playback in the LP mode is not possible. ● Due to manufacturing dispersion of tapes, we Videocassettes which are not marked with the MiniDV symbol cannot be used with this unit. recommend not to record pictures within the first 2 to 3 minutes from the beginning of the tape. ● Before recording
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION BASIC OPERATIONS MAIN FEATURES ............................................................... 4 5. PREPARATIONS 5-1 Turning the Power ON .............................................. 41 1. INTRODUCTION 5-2 Cassette Loading and Unloading ............................. 42 1-1 Main Unit Configuration .............................................. 6 5-3 Setting the Date and Time........................................ 43 1-2 Precautions for Proper Use .........................
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1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Main Unit Configuration 11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS The GY-DV550 configuration is as shown below. 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 OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT MODE RESET ON RM • VCR Setup Menu Configuration ............................. 72 OFF VTR MONITOR INCOM SELECT COUNTER FILTER MIC
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1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for Proper Use ● Supply voltage ● Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between Make sure that the power is between 11 V and 15 V DC. If the playback picture and the EE picture. the power voltage is too low, abnormal color and increased ● Setup level noise may occur. Do not exceed 15 V DC in any case, or the The video signal of the unit's video output is provided with a unit could be damaged. setup level when shipped from the factory.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY-DV550 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which will collect dirt, wear out and deteriorate as the unit is used. On the other hand, when the unit has been used for a long period in a normal environment, the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms also collect dirt deposited on them. Furthermore, dust which penetrates the inside of the VCR section especially during outdoor use will promote the wear and deterior
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1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1-5 Videocassette to be Used ● Use JVC’s videocassette tapes marked with MiniDV for continue to use a dirty or damaged tape, as this will this unit. reduce the rotary head life. Please use DVM60 or DVM30 type videocassettes. ● Videocassette tapes marked ● Videocassettes cannot be used upside down. MiniDV are provided with a Switch ● Avoid storing a videocassette with unevenly wound tape, switch on the back for use in as this may damage the tape. Rewind it to the
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Section [LENS] Lens control connector 4 Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens. [ZEBRA] Switch 5 When this switch is ON, a zebra pattern is superimposed q on the viewfinder areas having video levels with a luminance level of 70% to 80%. This pattern can be used as a reference for manual adjustment of the lens iris. w When CHARACTER MIX of the Camera SETUP Menu !1 VF screen is set to ON, the zebra pattern will also appear in the MONITOR OUT co
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Section (Cont’d) • The depth of field can be reduced and the lens focusing can be adjusted more accurately. CAUTION: • As the automatic shutter is activated here, flicker may appear on the screen depending on the lighting conditions (such as a fluorescent lamp, etc.) Colors may appear for white subjects. • This operation is not possible in the LOLUX mode. [TAKE] button 9 The Super Scene Finder (S.S.F.) function retains the time code data for IN po
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] OPERATE/WARNING q RESET w MONITOR SELECT FILTER CH-1 e ALARM MIX 1 3200k CH-2 2 5600k+1/8ND 3 5600k+1/64ND r SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR t y MENU u AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH i NORMAL NORMAL SPOT L COMPRESS o !0 !1 NG OPERATE ON OFF !2 !3 !4 CAUTION: [ALARM] Volume control 1 Due to the characteristics of the CCD, the screen will Turn to adjust the volume of the alarm tone
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Cont’d] AUTO KNEE function • The iris is placed in automatic mode even if the iris When shooting a foreground subject, such as a human mode switch of the lens is in manual. being, etc., with a high-brightness background, if the • The gain will vary continuously to the maximum of brightness level is set for the foreground subject, the +12 dB. The shutter speed will vary continuously to background image will be blurred with white. In s
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [VCR Setting Section] 56 78 AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 AUTO FRONT OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT MANUAL REAR MODE RESET ON OFF RM VTR AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT MONITOR G INCOM SELECT COUNTER MIC FILTER CH-1 CTL CARBON VTR SELECT TC GENE. 1 3200k ALARM MIX TC CH-2 UB DYNAMIC SEE 2 5600k+1/8ND CONTINUE MENU 3 5600k+1/64ND INSTR- INT REC INCOM PRST UCTION PARA FREE MIC SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR LEVEL ON MANUAL EXT REGEN CH-1 C
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [Video setting] $ [ADVANCE/SELECT] button • During presetting of time code or user's bit, press to select 9 [VTR INPUT] VTR input setting switch the value of the digit to be set. Each press of the button Select whether to record camera images or composite video increases the number by 1. from an external device connected to the GENLOCK/AUX IN connector 8 on page 18 with this unit. • In setup menu mode, this button is used to
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [VCR Display Section] u y t !7 !6 wq OVER CH 1 AUTO OFF DEW OPERATE/WARNING 40 30 20 10 0 dB LIGHT MODE RESET ON OVER RM SERVO RF L i OFF CH 2 VTR e MONITOR INCOM SELECT COUNTER MIC FILTER CH-1 CTL 32k 48k SLAVE PB NDF HOLD CARBON 1 3200k ALARM MIX TC CH-2 UB DYNAMIC 2 5600k+1/8ND 3 5600k+1/64ND SP INCOM AUD LOCK i MIC LEVEL SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR ON WIDE CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 MENU AUTO FRONT MENU r H MS F MANUAL REAR o AUDIO
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) Warning indicators Tape transport direction indicators & # One of the indicators lights according to the [AUTO OFF] indicator REV FWD tape transport direction. Lights when a non-recoverable error (e.g. tape winding is displayed in the record-pause error, drum stopped, etc.) occurs with the unit. This mode and in the still picture mode. indicator also lights if condensation occurs. See "TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS" R
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Left Side Section PUSH !0 q DV CAMCORDER VTR/RM GY-DV550 o w PROMPTER OUTPUT i GENLOCK/AUX IN LINE OUT Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT CH-1 CH-2 VIDEO OUT u e REMOTE AUDIO IN FRONT TC IN TC OUT LENS rty • Whether to output signals with setup can be selected in Cassette cover 1 SETUP of the Camera Setup screen. See page 83 Pressing the EJECT switch on top of the section opens this cover so that a videocassette can be inserted or removed [GENLOCK/AUX IN] Genera
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-4 Top Section qw PUSH OPEN EJECT w LOG REW STOP FF PLAY STILL iyruet [REW] button 6 [EJECT] switch 1 Press to rewind the tape. Slide to the side when inserting or ejecting the videocassette. • Pressing the button in stop or fast forward mode initiates Sliding this switch opens the cassette cover. If the switch is the rewind mode. The LED indicator above the REW moved while the power is off, the cassette cover opens but button lights in this mode. it is no
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Adapter Section u OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT MODE RESET ON OFF RM VTR y MONITOR INCOM SELECT COUNTER MIC FILTER CH-1 CTL ALARM CARBON 1 3200k MIX TC DYNAMIC CH-2 UB t 2 5600k+1/8ND 3 5600k+1/64ND INCOM MIC LEVEL SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR ON e CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 AUTO FRONT MENU MANUAL REAR r AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT OFF AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 CALL LEVEL w AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX BACK L STRETCH RM OFF DC IN NORMAL NORMAL /BATT. SPOT L COMPRESS q POWER NG OPER
