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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS AND
CONTROLS,
CONNECTORS
INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS
BASIC SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS AND
BASIC SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENTS
CONNECTIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS
SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENTS SETTING AND
DV CAMCORDER
BEFORE SHOOTING ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE SHOOTING
DV CAMKORDER
SHOOTING
OPERATION
SHOOTING
DV CAMCORDER
OPERATION
CAMESCOPE DV
PLAYBACK MODE
PLAYBACK MODE
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
GY-DV550
TIME CODE
GY-DV550
OPERATION TI
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U E Thank you for purchasing the JVC GY-DV550 DV Camcorder. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS These instructions are for the GY-DV550E. The instructions are given in three languages: English from page E-2 to E-104, German from page G-2 to G-104, French frompage F-2 to F-104. This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments: 1. Re
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U SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV550. FOR USA AND CANADA WARNING: These instructions are for GY-DV550U. 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 ● This unit records and plays back in the SP mode. DO NOT REMOVE CO
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1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Main Unit Configuration CONTENTS 11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS The GY-DV550 configuration is as shown below. BASIC OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION 11-1 Connecting a Video Component with DV Connector 70 11-2 Connecting a PC ...................................................... 71 MAIN FEATURES ............................................................... 4 5. PREPARATIONS 5-1 Turning the Power ON .............................................. 41 1. INTRODUCTION 12. SETUP MENU 5-
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1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Precautions for Proper Use 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 ● Supply voltage ● Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between other hand, when the unit has been used for a long period in a normal environment, the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms Make sure that the power
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1-5 Videocassette to be Used 2-1 Front Section ● 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 [LENS] Lens control connector 4 ● Videocassettes cannot be used upside down. MiniDV are provided with a Switch Connect 12-pin lens control cable from lens.
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Section (Cont’d) 2-2 Right Side Section [Camera Setting Section] • The depth of field can be reduced and the lens focusing OPERATE/WARNING can be adjusted more accurately. q RESET w MONITOR CAUTION: SELECT FILTER CH-1 e ALARM MIX 1 3200k • As the automatic shutter is activated here, flicker may CH-2 2 5600k+1/8ND 3 5600k+1/64ND r appear on the screen depending on the lighting SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR t conditi
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section [Cont’d] 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) • The iris is placed in automatic mode even if the iris AUTO KNEE function [VCR Setting Section] 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.
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) [VCR Display Section] [Video setting] $ [ADVANCE/SELECT] button 9 [VTR INPUT] VTR input setting switch • During presetting of time code or user's bit, press to select Select whether to record camera images or composite video the value of the digit to be set. Each press of the button u y t !7 !6 wq from an external device connected to the GENLOCK/AUX increa
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For servicing ← The protocol of VCR control is not printed in this service manual. 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd) 2-3 Left Side Section PUSH Tape transport direction indicators Warning 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 !0 q is displayed in the record-pause error, drum stopped, etc
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-4 Top Section 2-5 Adapter Section qw u PUSH OPEN OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT MODE RESET ON OFF RM VTR y MONITOR INCOM EJECT SELECT COUNTER FILTER CH-1 CTL MIC CARBON 1 3200k ALARM MIX TC CH-2 UB DYNAMIC t 2 5600k+1/8ND 3 5600k+1/64ND INCOM MIC SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR LEVEL e ON CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 AUTO FRONT MENU MANUAL REAR r w AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT OFF LOG REW STOP FF PLAY STILL CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 CALL LEVEL w AUTO IRIS
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BREAKER 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Adapter Section (continued) 2-6 Rear Section !0 PUSH PUSH 7 o DV CAMCORDER VTR/RM GY-DV550 DV CAMCORD VTR/RM GY-DV550 8 PROMPTER OUTPUT GENLOCK/AUX IN 9 LINE OUT Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO OUT CH-1 CH-2 REMOTE AUDIO IN PROMPTER FRONT t OUTPUT TC IN TC OUT LENS LINE OUT Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT CH-1 CH-2 y !1 INTERCOM REMOT DV LINE MIC LINE MIC +48V +48V ON ON q EARPHONE FRONT DC INPUT TC IN TC OUT AUDIO IN w
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-6 Rear Section (Cont'd) 2-7 Counter Display Contents The counter display shows the following 4 types of information. OPERATE/WARNING [AUDIO IN FRONT LINE/MIC] AUDIO IN FRONT 6 [BREAKER] ! LIGHT CH 1 OVER AUTO OFF DEW ON RESET 40 30 20 10 0 dB select switch 1. Tape counter display The breaker trips when the power consumption exceeds CH 2 OVER SERVO RF L i OFF 32k 48k SLAVE PB NDF HOLD Selects the audio signal input to
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-9 1.5-Inch Viewfinder (optional) 2-8 Lens (optional) [S14 x 7.3B12] • Pressing the W section of this lever increases the angle [VF-P115B] Stopper screw 1 of the lens for a wider shooting angle. eq w This screw prevents the viewfinder from coming off the • Pressing the T section of this lever narrows the lens angle camera. perspective for telephoto shots. 6 • Pushing harder changes the speed of the zoom. Mounting guid
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0 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-10 Indications in Viewfinder 2-10 Indications in Viewfinder (Cont'd) WARNING LED INDICATORS INSIDE THE VIEWFINDER ACCU - FOCUS ACCU - FOCUS q q The viewfinder has two LED indicators below the screen. These LEDs SCENE F I LE A G w G w light or blink to indicate the present status of the camera or the VCR. WH I TE BA L A FI LTER 3.2K ● [BATT] battery lamp F F e e SHUTTER 1 / 1 000 This lights red when the battery vo
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-10 Indications in Viewfinder (Cont'd) 2-10 Indications in Viewfinder (Cont'd) ● Status 1 Alarm Message Display In addition to the information on the Status 0 screen, this screen displays audio indicators and information on remaining ACCU - FOCUS tape, voltage and lens F-number (or FILTER POSITION). G Display position Display Function F The following alarm messages are displayed on the status 0 and status 1 Alarm m
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 2-10 Indication in Viewfinder (Cont'd) 3-1 Basic System For information on connection with the individual attachments, refer to the page explaining the respective connection methods. Safety Zone Two types of safety zone items can be displayed in the viewfinder. Select the required one with the SAFETY ZONE item on the VF DISPLAY menu screen. The CENTER MARK item can be used to select whether the safety zone cente
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3 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-2 Attaching the Zoom Lens (optional) 3-4 Attaching the Microphone (provided) Provided Microphone Connecting the provided microphone to the viewfinder. 1. Loosen the mount ring. The provided microphone is a phantom microphone. 2. Connect the cable connector. 1.3. 1. Loosen the stopper screw on the viewfinder. 3. Attach the lens with its pin aligned with the hole in the mount. 2.Attach the microphone to the
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CR2032 CR2032 CR2032 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-6 Attaching the Tripod Base (provided) 3-8 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY-DV550 uses a lithium battery for backup of the time code data and time date data. Install the provided lithium battery before Use the provided tripod base to place the camera on a tripod. actually using the unit. 1. Attach the tripod base on the tripod by using the hole that ● Lithium batt
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4. POWER SUPPLY 4. POWER SUPPLY The GY-DV550 is operable with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-2 Battery Pack Operation (Cont'd) To operate the unit using AC power supply or battery, set the POWER switch to DC IN/BATT. ATTACHING A FLAT SHAPE TYPE BATTERY PACK CAUTION: When supplying power to the unit from cameral control OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT MODE RESET ON OFF RM VTR unit through the VTR/RM multi-pin connector, set the 1. Open the battery case cover while pushing the lock release MONITOR SELE
