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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
PUSH
PROMPTER
OUTPUT
VTR/RM
CH-1 CH-2
Y/C OUT
TC IN TC OUT
REMOTE
GENLOCK/AUX IN
DV CAMCORDER
GY-DV550
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
FRONT
LENS
MONITOR OUT
LINE OUT
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Synchronous signals (black burst signals) are inputted when
the GY-DV550’s camera image is synchronized with an ex-
ternal component. Composite video signals are inputted
when recording video signals from an external device with
this unit. Which video signals to input can be selected us-
ing the VTR INPUT switch on page 15.
9
[REMOTE] connector
A part of the unit's functions can be controlled externally.
For connecting the local remote control unit (RM-LP55/RM-
LP-57), nonlinear editing device, etc.
• When connecting the local remote control unit, Set VTR
Setup menu No. 050 REMOTE SELECT to LOCAL or
IEEE1394.
• When connecting a nonlinear editing device, set to
IEEE1394+RS232C.
For details, please consult your JVC dealer.
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Microphone attachment holes
For attaching the microphone holder KA-A50 (optional).
☞ See "Attaching the Microphone (optional)" on page 34.
1
Cassette cover
Pressing the EJECT switch on top of the section opens this
cover so that a videocassette can be inserted or removed
from the unit. The cover can be locked automatically by
pushing and closing it.
• If the cassette cover is not closed, the GY-DV550 will
remain inoperative.
To prevent penetration of foreign objects into the unit,
do not leave the unit with the cassette cover open.
2
[MONITOR OUT] monitor output connector (BNC)
Connector for composite video signal output.
The following video signals are outputted.
• E-E video or playback video of VCR
• Screen mixed with characters.
•
External video signal (When VTR INPUT switch is set to AUX)
Select whether to output the E-E video/playback video of
VCR or character-mixed screen by CHARACTER MIX of
the Camera Setup screen. ☞ See page 83
3
[Y/C OUT] connector (4P)
Separate YC video signal output connector.
4
[TC IN] connector (BNC)
Input connector for the SMPTE-standard LTC signal. The built-in
time code generator can be slave-locked with the input time codes.
If the user’s bits should also be slave-locked, set the VCR Setup
Menu item No. 403 U-BIT SLAVE to “TC&UB”.
*
When the TC GENE switch (& on page 15) is set to REC or
REGEN, or the VCR Setup Menu item No. 398 SSF MODE is set
to “CUE MODE” or “MARK MODE”, slave-locking will not take place.
For the slave lock of time code, see page 64.
5
TC OUT connector (BNC)
Output connector for the LTC signal from the built-in time
code generator.
The time code recorded on the tape is not output in play mode.
6
[LINE OUT CH-1/CH-2] connector (RCA)
Output connector for audio signals.
• Outputs the input audio signal in the record and stop
modes.
• Outputs the playback audio signal in the playback mode.
• Alarm sound is not output.
7
[VIDEO OUT] Video output connector (BNC)
Connector for composite video signal output.
Camera images are constantly outputted as through images.
Camera images are outputted even during external video sig-
nal input (when VTR INPUT switch
9
on page 15 is set to
AUX).
2-3 Left Side Section
Memo:
• Select whether to output signals that include setup in
the E-E video in SETUP of the Camera Setup screen.
☞ See page 83
* Setup is not included during E-E of IEEE1394.
(U MODEL)
• VITC time code is not outputted from this connector.
Memo:
Memo:
Note:
If you make an error in the setting, disconnect the
connector cable before performing setting again.
• Video signals from this connector are not outputted to
the VTR/RM multi-pin connector
8
on page 21.
• When the camera remote control unit is connected
with setting the MODE switch
6
on page 20 to RM,
this connector will be used for synchronous signal input
regardless of the VTR INPUT switch setting.
• The camera cannot be synchronized with a VCR
playback signal.
• When the power is switched ON while an external sync
signal is input, the screen moves in a vertical direction
for a few seconds. this is not a malfunction.
• If the external sync signal is disrupted during recording,
the “SYnc inh” (SYNC INHIBIT) indicator is displayed
on the counter display and recording stops.
• If the external sync signal is disrupted during playback,
playback of the disturbed video image continues.
Start playback again after synchronization is obtained
and the signal is stabilized.
• The screen will distort when inputting sync signals to
both the main unit and camera remote control unit.
• This external video signal input (AUX IN) connector is
an auxiliary connector. The bandwidth of Y signals will
be 6.75 MHz (8 bit) regardless of the inputted signal
bandwidth.
• Whether to output signals with setup can be selected in
SETUP of the Camera Setup screen. ☞ See page 83
(U MODEL)
8
[GENLOCK/AUX IN] Generationlock/Aux signal in-
put connector
For servicing
The protocol of VCR control is not printed in this service manual.
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2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
REV FWD
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Tape transport direction indicators
One of the indicators lights according to the
tape transport direction.
is displayed in the record-pause
mode and in the still picture mode.
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Remaining Battery Power Display
The 7-dot segment bar display shows the remaining battery
power.
* To display the remaining battery power accurately, set
the VCR Setup Menu item No. 396 BATTERY TYPE
according to the type of the battery pack in use.
☞ See "Remaining Battery Power Display" on page 24.
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Counter display
• Usually, this section shows the data of the CTL counter,
time code or user's bit. The display mode can be selected
with the 4COUNTER switch.
• Displays the VCR setup menu data when the GY-DV550
is in the VCR setup menu mode by pressing the MENU
button ! on page 15. The VCR setup menu includes the
hour meter (accumulated drum operating time).
• This section shows an error code when an abnormal
condition occurs with the unit.
☞ See "Counter Display Contents" on page 24.
☞ See "TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS"
on page 100.
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Section for time code related indications
Ⅲ [SLAVE] Slave lock indicator
This is the slave lock indicator which lights when the built-
in time code generator is slave-locked (synchronized) with
the LTC time code signal input at the TC IN connector.
For the slave lock of the time code, see page 64.
Ⅲ [PB] Time code playback indicator
Lights when the time code is in playback mode.
Ⅲ [NDF] Non-drop frame indicator (U MODEL)
Lights when the internal time code generator or the
playback time code framing mode is non-drop frame. “DF”
is displayed in the drop-frame mode.
• It never lights when the CTL counter is displayed.
Ⅲ [HOLD] indicator
Lights when the time code generator display is held by
pressing the HOLD button in the time code setting block.
The time code or user's bit can be preset while this
indicator is lit.
☞ See “Displaying Time Code” on page 62.
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Warning indicators
Ⅲ [AUTO OFF] indicator
Lights when a non-recoverable error (e.g. tape winding
error, drum stopped, etc.) occurs with the unit. This
indicator also lights if condensation occurs.
☞ See "TROUBLES WITH ERROR CODE OUTPUTS"
on page 100.
Ⅲ [DEW] indicator
Lights when condensation (dewing) occurs on the drum
or other mechanism in the unit.
The unit rejects all operations while this indicator is lit.
When the condensation has disappeared, the indicator
turns off and the unit accepts operations again.
Ⅲ [SERVO] indicator
Lights in the case of trouble with the drum servo during
recording to indicate that normal recording is not being
accomplished.
Ⅲ [RF] indicator
Lights when the video head is clogged. Head clogging is
detected during playback and recording check using the
RET button on the lens section. Note that it is not detected
during recording.
Ⅲ [Li] Lithium indicator
Lights and indicates the necessity of replacement when
the lithium battery that backs up data of the built-in time
code generator is nearly exhausted. ☞ See "Inserting and
Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries" on page 36.
2-2 Right Side Section (Cont'd)
*Should this indicator light up, clean the head using the
provided head cleaning tape. For instructions on head
cleaning tape, read “Precautions for Use of Head
Cleaning Tape” on page 8.