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1. INTRODUCTION
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
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
12-10
SETUP 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
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Zebra Pattern Display during Manual Adjustment......
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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
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The GY-DV550 configuration is as shown below.
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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.
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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.
1-1 Main Unit Configuration
CAUTION :
CR2032
3V
Lithium battery
Microphone
Head cleaning tape
Tripod base
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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
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
BASIC OPERATIONS
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
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