Introduction; Main Unit Configuration - JVC GY-DV550U Instruction Manual

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
• Zebra Pattern Display during Manual Adjustment ...... 87
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
OTHERS
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
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1. INTRODUCTION

1-1 Main Unit Configuration

The GY-DV550 configuration is as shown below.
RESET
MONITOR
SELECT
FILTER
CH-1
ALARM
MIX
1 3200k
CH-2
2 5600k+1/8ND
3 5600k+1/64ND
SHUTTER STATUS MONITOR
MENU
AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK LOLUX
BACK L STRETCH
NORMAL NORMAL
SPOT L COMPRESS
OPERATE
NG
ON OFF
Microphone
Tripod base
CAUTION :
● 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.
● 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.
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
MODE
ON
RM
OFF
VTR
INCOM
COUNTER
MIC
CTL
CARBON
TC
DYNAMIC
UB
INCOM
MIC
LEVEL
ON
CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2
AUTO FRONT
MANUAL REAR
AUDIO SELECT AUDIO INPUT
OFF
AUDIO
CH-1 CH-2
CALL
LEVEL
RM OFF DC IN
/BATT.
POWER
Lithium battery
Head cleaning tape